Start of a transcript of Future Threads An Interactive Fiction by Xavid Release 1 / Serial number 170927 / Inform 7 build 6M62 (I6/v6.33 lib 6/12N) Identification number: //D7A270F0-011C-44A5-A69C-184722A574B0// Interpreter version 1.2.9 / VM 3.1.2 / Library serial number 080126 Standard Rules version 3/120430 by Graham Nelson Approaches version 7 by Emily Short Extended Grammar version 8/140501 by Aaron Reed Simple Followers version 7 by Emily Short Implicit Actions version 13 by Eric Eve Object Response Tests version 7 by Juhana Leinonen Unknown Word Error version 2/170531 by Mike Ciul (updated from the original by Neil Cerutti) Expanded Understanding version 1/170913 by Xavid Liquids version 1/170531 by Xavid Graphical Map version 1 by Xavid Text Capture version 8 by Eric Eve (with contributions from Dannii Willis) Snippetage version 2 by Dave Robinson Small Kindnesses version 13/140501 by Aaron Reed Glimmr Drawing Commands version 3/160626 by Erik Temple >* wow, that's a lot of extensions. Hope they all play nice together! You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom. >about Future Threads is Copyright 2017 by Xavid . It may be distributed for free, but not sold or included in any for-profit collection without written permission from the author. Much thanks to Sarah Tuttle, the Pretzings, and Thomas Mack for testing and feedback. Inspirations include the second half of Delightful Wallpaper by Andrew Plotkin and Garnet from Steven Universe. Cover art by liillin (http://liillin.tumblr.com/). >i You are carrying nothing. >x me You look as you always have. >l Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a low table, and a small cold fire pit. The windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. Kayla is sleeping on her pallet in the corner. Kayla's dagger sits on the floor near her pallet. Kayla will sleep late, only to be woken by the sound of the explosion. She will have barely collected herself by the time they come. Her struggles will avail her not. >wake kayla She wakes with a start. You tell her of your vision and the danger she's in. You remind her how in a crisis, she needs to do exactly what you say, because you can use your future vision to figure out exactly what needs to happen. She nods and looks to you for guidance. You beckon for her to follow you. Kayla will see the sunshine through the windows and wander outside, grabbing her dagger on the way. >x pallet Simple enough, stuffed with straw. Kayla is too young to mind. You, of course, don't need one. >x table Wood and twine. Sufficient. On the table are some matches, a clay pot, and some dried meat. >get all Kayla's small dagger: Taken. matches: Taken. clay pot: Taken. dried meat: Taken. Kayla will see the sunshine through the windows and wander outside. >give dagger to kayla You give Kayla her small dagger. Kayla will see the sunshine through the windows and wander outside, carrying her dagger. >give all to kayla dried meat: You give the dried meat to Kayla. clay pot: You give the clay pot to Kayla. matches: You give the matches to Kayla. >l Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a low table, and a small cold fire pit. The windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. Kayla is standing here, furrowing her eyebrows. Kayla will see the sunshine through the windows and wander outside, carrying her dagger. >l Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a low table, and a small cold fire pit. The windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. Kayla is standing here, looking thoughtful. Kayla will see the sunshine through the windows and wander outside, carrying her dagger. >x pit Just ashes, now. >search ashes Old ashes. They smell of smoke and dust. >x kayla Young, far too young. Her hair is tied back. Her dress is simple. But none of that is what matters. She has all hope for this world bound up in her. And she is far too fragile. Kayla is carrying some matches, a clay pot, some dried meat, and her small dagger. >get kayla She is just large enough to be awkward to carry. It is better to have her follow you. >n You can't go that way. The only way to go is south. >s Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. Kayla follows you, furrowing her eyebrows. Kayla will skip along, heading south towards the meadow. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >close door You close the simple door. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Kayla follows you, kicking at the ground. Kayla will taste the water from the brook, then slowly follow it south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >se Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. Kayla follows you, gripping her dagger tightly. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. Kayla will grip her dagger tightly and survey the meadow around her. They will swarm in from the east, seven strong, and surround her. She will strike at one, but it will not mind her dagger. Then the other six will reach her. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla follows you, entwining her fingers. A butterfly will catch Kayla's eye, and she will chase it to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >a That's not a verb I recognise. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Kayla follows you, looking thoughtful. Kayla will soon get bored in the dimness, and run off towards the sparkling brook. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >kayla, sleep Even Kayla won't be able to sleep here. >kayla, say She tilts her head quizzically. >kayla, stay Kayla sits down. Of course, she's still a child. She'll stay still for now, but you can't fight her nature. She's bound to get bored and forget your instruction eventually. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla will slowly cross the brook, getting her feet wet, and then leave some damp footprints as she scampers east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >s It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. From here, you can go north, northeast, east, and west. >x weavings You wove all you knew how with all the magic you could muster. You wove burning barriers from silver and fire. You wove wards to weaken from venom and stone. They hang now in the air above your hideaway, thin enough to let the sunlight in, but stronger than steel bars. Weavings like these take weeks and much care. You thought it'd be enough to keep you safe until Kayla was at least a little older. But it will not be nearly enough. The ship will leave the weavings tattered and torn, and too many of the inhabitants will survive. You probably have enough still in you to weave something small. You'd need to weave a physical object that resonates with the nature of this world with a powerful elemental force. >* i didn't really expect a response to that :-) That's not a verb I recognise. >x brook A weak, leaf-cluttered flow of water weaves its way through stones before flowing south through a narrow gap. >weave What do you want to weave? >weave barrier You don't see any barrier here. >weave wall I don't know the word "wall". >help This is a work of interactive fiction. You tell me what you want to do, and I tell you what happens. Though I understand a variety of commands, here are some commands you might find particularly useful: north/south/east/west (or n/s/e/w): go that direction. go to somewhere: go to a place by name. examine something (or x something): look at something, in the real world or a vision, more closely. look (or l): look at your current location. inventory (or i): check what you are holding. take something: pick up an object. drop something: put down an object. map: turn the image map on or off. Kayla, do something: tell her what to do Kayla, follow me Kayla, wait here Kayla, come here wake someone give something to someone put something in something rub something on something tie something to something hit something with something cut something with something fill something from something pour something onto something You can save your game, quit, restore later, or undo your last move. If things seem hopeless, feel free to ask for a hint. This game is designed so that there is always a path to success; feel free to experiment. See about for acknowledgements and meta information. Good luck! >* hm, lots of verbs with prepositions... You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom. >l Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla will slowly cross the brook, getting her feet wet, and then leave some damp footprints as she scampers east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. Kayla will grip her dagger tightly and survey the meadow around her. They will swarm in from the east, seven strong, and surround her. She will strike at one, but it will not mind her dagger. Then the other six will reach her. >se Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are mostly gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >s It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. From here, you can go north and northwest. >x flowers Kayla might still think them pretty, but they're simply dead. >e It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. From here, you can go north and northwest. >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >x brambles The brambles have mostly dried out, but their thorns are still sharp. >x bines I don't know the word "bines". >x vines The vines are quite dry, now. >get vine The vines are firmly rooted in place. >get thorns The brambles are firmly rooted in place. >climb vines Little is to be achieved by that. >weave vines You might be up for a simple weaving, but you'd need to weave something resonant with something powerful. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >x moss The moss is a bit dry, but still green. You notice little peppers growing nearby. >x peppers Tiny, colorful peppers that grow wild in the jungle. You have a vague memory that the people here say they protect against evil. >get peppers Taken. >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is closed. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >n It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. The only way to go is south. >x obelisk A tapered square pillar of obsidian. Your only protection against the poisons of this world. You must merge with it for the hottest part of each day to protect yourself (this world is not kind to such as you). But once you do, you will be stuck, unable to act, until the cool of the evening. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >w The mountainside is too steep to climb here. From here, you can go north, south, southeast, and east. >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >w The mountainside is too steep to climb here. The only way to go is south. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >x groundsel Giant woody plants with a burst of leaves at the end. They prefer to grow in the higher altitudes. >get groundsel The groundsels are far out of reach. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla will slowly cross the brook, getting her feet wet, and then leave some damp footprints as she scampers east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Kayla is sitting on the ground, trying to look serious. Kayla will soon get bored in the dimness, and run off towards the sparkling brook. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >rub kayla with peppers You rub the peppers on Kayla's face, getting spicy oil on it. Kayla immediately makes a panicked expression and runs off. Kayla runs off to the east. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >oops Sorry, that can't be corrected. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla stands here, her face freshly-washed. A butterfly will catch Kayla's eye, and she will chase it to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >kayla, comes You call out to Kayla. You're not sure if she heard you. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla stands here, her face freshly-washed. A butterfly will catch Kayla's eye, and she will chase it to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >kayla, come Kayla seems excited to follow you. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Kayla follows you, humming a little song. Kayla will soon get bored in the dimness, and run off towards the sparkling brook. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >kayla, stay Kayla sits down and attempts to look dutiful. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla will slowly cross the brook, getting her feet wet, and then leave some damp footprints as she scampers east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Kayla is sitting on the ground, trying to look serious. Kayla will soon get bored in the dimness, and run off towards the sparkling brook. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >talk to kayla Be more specific. (You can give Kayla instructions like "Kayla, go south".) >help This is a work of interactive fiction. You tell me what you want to do, and I tell you what happens. Though I understand a variety of commands, here are some commands you might find particularly useful: north/south/east/west (or n/s/e/w): go that direction. go to somewhere: go to a place by name. examine something (or x something): look at something, in the real world or a vision, more closely. look (or l): look at your current location. inventory (or i): check what you are holding. take something: pick up an object. drop something: put down an object. map: turn the image map on or off. Kayla, do something: tell her what to do Kayla, follow me Kayla, wait here Kayla, come here wake someone give something to someone put something in something rub something on something tie something to something hit something with something cut something with something fill something from something pour something onto something You can save your game, quit, restore later, or undo your last move. If things seem hopeless, feel free to ask for a hint. This game is designed so that there is always a path to success; feel free to experiment. See about for acknowledgements and meta information. Good luck! >x kayla Young, far too young. Her hair is tied back. Her dress is simple. But none of that is what matters. She has all hope for this world bound up in her. And she is far too fragile. Kayla is carrying some matches, a clay pot, some dried meat, and her small dagger. >get pot Kayla gives the clay pot to you. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla will slowly cross the brook, getting her feet wet, and then leave some damp footprints as she scampers east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >put water in pot You fill the clay pot with water from the brook. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Kayla is sitting on the ground, trying to look serious. Kayla will soon get bored in the dimness, and run off towards the sparkling brook. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >give water to kayla You give the clay pot to Kayla. >* nice understanding That's not a verb I recognise. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Kayla is sitting on the ground, trying to look serious. Kayla will soon get bored in the dimness, and run off towards the sparkling brook. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >x kayla Young, far too young. Her hair is tied back. Her dress is simple. But none of that is what matters. She has all hope for this world bound up in her. And she is far too fragile. Kayla is carrying a clay pot, some matches, some dried meat, and her small dagger. >get dagger Kayla gives her small dagger to you. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla will slowly cross the brook, getting her feet wet, and then leave some damp footprints as she scampers east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. Kayla will drop her woven grass in shock, but not know what to do. They will swarm in from the east, seven strong, and surround her. She will look around for a weapon, but they will reach her too soon. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >cut brambles (with Kayla's small dagger) You cut some brambles free with Kayla's small dagger. >cut vine (with Kayla's small dagger) You cut some vines free with Kayla's small dagger. >s Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are mostly gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >get flowers Taken. >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. You can see some vines and some brambles here. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >x monkeys You can't see them, but you can certainly tell they're nearby. They'll flee when the ship crashes. >x trees One dead tree stands out from the mass of vine-covered trees. >x dead (the dead flowers) Kayla might still think them pretty, but they're simply dead. >x dead gree I don't know the word "gree". >x dead tree An old hollow mahogany with a few low branches. Termites have started to eat away at the base. >get branches You break off some of the dead branches. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >get moss You don't see much point in taking the moss. >gather moss That's not a verb I recognise. >dig That's not a verb I recognise. >x trees Strong, stable-looking baobabs. >cut tree with dagger There's no need to cut that. >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is closed. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >n (first opening the simple door) Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a low table, and a small cold fire pit. The windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. >x bookcase Filled with tomes for Kayla's study. Most are still too advanced for her. Kayla's favorite book catches your eye. >x favorite book It has pictures of brave warriors and fierce beasts. Fitting for her, if a bit fanciful. One of the pictures depicts a creature that looks a lot like the ones from your vision, calling it a "spectre". The hero in the book kills it cleverly when she sets a trap for it and crushes it under a giant statue. >get book Taken. >x bookcase Filled with tomes for Kayla's study. Most are still too advanced for her. >climb bookcase Little is to be achieved by that. >look behind bookcase I don't know the word "behind". >l Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a low table, and a small cold fire pit. The windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. >get palle I don't know the word "palle". >get pallet The pallet of straw is too awkward to carry as a unit. >get straw You pull the straw out of the pallet and gather it. >l Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a low table, and a small cold fire pit. The windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. >get palle I don't know the word "palle". >x pallet Simple enough, now emptied of straw. >get pallet The empty pallet is too awkward and flimsy to carry around. >x table Wood and twine. Sufficient. >get table The table is too big and awkward to carry around intact. >get twine You untie the twine that was holding the legs to the tabletop. >get legs Taken. >l Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a tabletop, and a small cold fire pit. The windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. >get table top I only understood you as far as wanting to get the tabletop. >get top I don't know the word "top". >get tabletop The tabletop is too big and awkward to carry around. >push tabletop It is fixed in place. >push pallet It is fixed in place. >x pit Just ashes, now. >x windows Glass windows let sunlight into the hut while keeping the cold and weather out. In particularly bad storms, you can close the shutters. >get glass They're firmly affixed to the hut. You'd have to break them. >break glass Even you probably shouldn't try breaking glass with your bare hands. >break glass with dagger You break the windows with Kayla's small dagger, resulting in shards of glass falling outside. >get shards You don't see the shards of glass here. You last saw them at the path. >s Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >get shards Taken. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >get groundsels The groundsels are far out of reach. >u Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >x obelisk A tapered square pillar of obsidian. Your only protection against the poisons of this world. You must merge with it for the hottest part of each day to protect yourself (this world is not kind to such as you). But once you do, you will be stuck, unable to act, until the cool of the evening. >attack obelisk with knife I only understood you as far as wanting to attack your obelisk. >feel obelisk You feel nothing unexpected. >touch obelisk You feel nothing unexpected. >smell You smell nothing unexpected. >listen You hear nothing unexpected. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >drink water You drink the water from the emerging brook. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Kayla will slowly cross the brook, getting her feet wet, and then leave some damp footprints as she scampers east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Kayla is sitting on the ground, trying to look serious. Kayla will soon get bored in the dimness, and run off towards the sparkling brook. The sound of the explosion will reach even here, but the cave will remain as it is. >drop all shards of glass: Dropped. wooden legs: You carefully stack the wooden legs in a flattish area of cave floor. twine: You put the twine down between the stacked wooden legs. straw: You put the straw in a small mound in a flattish area of cave floor. Kayla's favorite book: Dropped. dead branches: You carefully stack the dead branches around the straw. dead flowers: You put the dead flowers in a small mound in a flattish area of cave floor. Kayla's small dagger: Dropped. tiny peppers: You try to place the peppers where they will step, but they seem to be avoiding them for the duration of the short fight. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >give book to kayla (first taking her favorite book) You give Kayla her favorite book. She squints at it in the dimness. >give flowes to kayla I don't know the word "flowes". >give flowers to kayla (first taking the dead flowers) Kayla starts messing with the dead flowers. >give dagger to kayla (first taking her small dagger) You give Kayla her small dagger. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers and some shards of glass here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >weave glass You might be up for a simple weaving, but you'd need to weave something resonant with something powerful. >wave glass with peppers I only understood you as far as wanting to wave the shards of glass. >weave glass with peppers The shards of glass and the tiny peppers aren't powerful or resonant enough for your weavings. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers and some shards of glass here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >get glass Taken. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >weave glass with brook The shards of glass aren't resonant enough for your weavings. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >get peppers Taken. >get wood Taken. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >weave wood with brook You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the wooden legs. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the brook. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of crabwood and water. >i You are carrying: a barrier of crabwood and water some tiny peppers some shards of glass >weave peppers and brook You're too drained for more weaving. You could recover energy by unweaving the barrier of crabwood and water if necessary. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the water barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some wooden legs. >weave peppers and brook The tiny peppers aren't resonant enough for your weavings. >weave glass and brook The shards of glass aren't resonant enough for your weavings. >weave wood and mountain You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the wooden legs. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the mountain. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of crabwood and endurance. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some twine here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >i You are carrying: a barrier of crabwood and endurance some tiny peppers some shards of glass >drop branches The dead branches are already here. >i You are carrying: a barrier of crabwood and endurance some tiny peppers some shards of glass >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some twine here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the endurance barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some wooden legs. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some twine here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >drop all wooden legs: You carefully stack the wooden legs around the twine. tiny peppers: You try to place the peppers where they will step, but they seem to be avoiding them for the duration of the short fight. shards of glass: Dropped. >get gagger I don't know the word "gagger". >* strange message on dropping the tiny peppers That's not a verb I recognise. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. You can see some vines and some brambles here. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >cut brambles What do you want to cut the brambles with? >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass and some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >getdagger That's not a verb I recognise. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. You can see some vines and some brambles here. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >cut brambles What do you want to cut the brambles with? >cut brambles with dagger You don't see Kayla's small dagger here. You last saw it in Kayla's possession. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass and some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >get dagger Kayla gives her small dagger to you. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. You can see some vines and some brambles here. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >cut brambles (with Kayla's small dagger) There's no need to cut that. >cut vine (with Kayla's small dagger) There's no need to cut that. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass and some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass and some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >w You can't go that way. The only way to go is east. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Some dead branches are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass and some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >get branches Taken. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >weave branches with mountain You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the dead branches. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the mountain. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of mahogany and endurance. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the endurance barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some dead branches. >weave brances with brook I don't know the word "brances". >weave branches with brook You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the dead branches. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the brook. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of mahogany and water. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the water barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some dead branches. >l Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some straw here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >give dagger to kayla You give Kayla her small dagger. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some straw here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >help This is a work of interactive fiction. You tell me what you want to do, and I tell you what happens. Though I understand a variety of commands, here are some commands you might find particularly useful: north/south/east/west (or n/s/e/w): go that direction. go to somewhere: go to a place by name. examine something (or x something): look at something, in the real world or a vision, more closely. look (or l): look at your current location. inventory (or i): check what you are holding. take something: pick up an object. drop something: put down an object. map: turn the image map on or off. Kayla, do something: tell her what to do Kayla, follow me Kayla, wait here Kayla, come here wake someone give something to someone put something in something rub something on something tie something to something hit something with something cut something with something fill something from something pour something onto something You can save your game, quit, restore later, or undo your last move. If things seem hopeless, feel free to ask for a hint. This game is designed so that there is always a path to success; feel free to experiment. See about for acknowledgements and meta information. Good luck! >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some straw here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >re That's not a verb I recognise. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. You can see some vines and some brambles here. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >get vines Taken. >get brambles Taken. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some straw here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >help This is a work of interactive fiction. You tell me what you want to do, and I tell you what happens. Though I understand a variety of commands, here are some commands you might find particularly useful: north/south/east/west (or n/s/e/w): go that direction. go to somewhere: go to a place by name. examine something (or x something): look at something, in the real world or a vision, more closely. look (or l): look at your current location. inventory (or i): check what you are holding. take something: pick up an object. drop something: put down an object. map: turn the image map on or off. Kayla, do something: tell her what to do Kayla, follow me Kayla, wait here Kayla, come here wake someone give something to someone put something in something rub something on something tie something to something hit something with something cut something with something fill something from something pour something onto something You can save your game, quit, restore later, or undo your last move. If things seem hopeless, feel free to ask for a hint. This game is designed so that there is always a path to success; feel free to experiment. See about for acknowledgements and meta information. Good luck! >tie vines to brambles You would achieve nothing by this. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some straw here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >wave brambles with mountain I only understood you as far as wanting to wave the brambles. >weave brambles with mountain You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the brambles. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the mountain. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of briar and endurance. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some twine. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some straw here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >put wood on straw (first taking the wooden legs) You carefully stack the wooden legs around the straw. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. Some wooden legs are stacked carefully around some straw. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some twine here. Kayla will sit in the back of the cave, plainly terrified in the dimness. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and look nervously at the cave opening. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but she will be unable to see them in the darkness, so the first will get the best of her. >get matches Kayla gives the matches to you. >burn straw You start a smoky fire with the straw and the wooden legs. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >drop barrier Dropped. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see a barrier of briar and endurance, some shards of glass, some tiny peppers, and some twine here. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >get barrier Taken. >get pepper Taken. >get glass Taken. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some twine here. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining six will crowd into the cave. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the endurance barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some brambles. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >weave vine with mountain You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the vines. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the mountain. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of vine and endurance. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining six will crowd into the cave. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the endurance barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some vines. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >i You are carrying: some vines some brambles some shards of glass some tiny peppers some matches some dead branches >tie branches to vines You would achieve nothing by this. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some twine here. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >get twine Taken. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >tie twine to branches You would achieve nothing by this. >l Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >weave mountains to brook You don't see any mountains to brook here. >weave mountains with brook The mountain isn't resonant enough for your weavings. >i You are carrying: some twine some vines some brambles some shards of glass some tiny peppers some matches some dead branches >drop peppers You try to place the peppers carefully on their path, but they seem to instinctively avoid them as they pass through. >get peppers Taken. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >drop peppers You try to place the peppers where they will step, but they seem to be avoiding them for the duration of the short fight. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >put glass in brook You try to put the shards of glass into the gap the brook flows through, but they don't seem to really be blocking the flow of water. >get glass Taken. >n Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >i You are carrying: some shards of glass some twine some vines some brambles some matches some dead branches >tie twine to brambles You would achieve nothing by this. >tie twine to branches You would achieve nothing by this. >tie twine to dead branches You would achieve nothing by this. >weave dead branches with ground The rocky ground isn't powerful enough for your weavings. >weave dead branches with mountain You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the dead branches. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the mountain. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of mahogany and endurance. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining six will crowd into the cave. >get barrier You carefully remove the barrier from the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >drop barrier Dropped. >get barrier Taken. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the endurance barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some dead branches. >weave dead branches with brook You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the dead branches. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the brook. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of mahogany and water. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of water. Then the remaining six will crowd into the cave. >unweave barrrier I don't know the word "barrrier". >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the water barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some dead branches. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >weave branches and grass The dry grass isn't powerful enough for your weavings. >burn grass Without something larger to catch, the dry grass will soon burn out. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >ss That's not a verb I recognise. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >get dagger Kayla gives her small dagger to you. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >n Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >e Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >cut moss (with Kayla's small dagger) There's no need to cut that. > I beg your pardon? >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >give dagger to kayla You give Kayla her small dagger. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the seven of them from surrounding her as they rush in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >i You are carrying: some dead branches some shards of glass some twine some vines some brambles some matches >put branches in stream Leaves start to gather against the dead branches. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >put brambles in stream Leaves start to gather against the brambles. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >put vine in stream Leaves start to gather against the vines. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the vines, the brambles, and the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >i You are carrying: some shards of glass some twine some matches >tie vine to brambles You would achieve nothing by this. >tie brambles to branches You would achieve nothing by this. >l Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some vines, some brambles, and some dead branches, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the vines, the brambles, and the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >get brambles Taken. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the vines and the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >get vine Taken. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >weave vine with mountain You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the vines. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the mountain. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of vine and endurance. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining six will proceed into the cave. >i You are carrying: some brambles some shards of glass some twine some matches >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >drop glass You carefully position the shards of glass based on your visions. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >drop brambles Dropped. >burn grass Without something larger to catch, the dry grass will soon burn out. >l Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some brambles here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >l Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some brambles here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >get brambles Taken. >l Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >get branches They're too strong to break. >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >s Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some dead branches, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >get peppers Taken. >get dagger Kayla gives her small dagger to you. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some dead branches, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >cut branches (with Kayla's small dagger) There's no need to cut that. >s Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >cut trees (with Kayla's small dagger) There's no need to cut that. >s Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >i You are carrying: Kayla's small dagger some tiny peppers some brambles some twine some matches >drop pappers I don't know the word "pappers". >drop peppers You try to place the peppers carefully on their path, but they seem to instinctively avoid them as they pass through. >l Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. You can see some tiny peppers here. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >get peppers Taken. >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >x dead tree An old hollow mahogany. Termites have started to eat away at the base. >cut tree (with Kayla's small dagger) There's no need to cut that. >get tree That's hardly portable. >get base That's hardly portable. >burn tree That doesn't seem like a good thing to burn. >l Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >hoot That's not a verb I recognise. >xyzzy That's not a verb I recognise. >l Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >s Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >i You are carrying: some tiny peppers Kayla's small dagger some brambles some twine some matches >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >get glass Taken. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >s Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >drop glass Dropped. >l Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. You can see some shards of glass here. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >get glass Taken. >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, rotate slowly as if locating her scent, then proceed west. >drop glass You carefully position the shards of glass based on your visions. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >drop pepper You try to place the peppers carefully on their path, but they seem to instinctively avoid them as they pass through. >l Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. You can see some tiny peppers here. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >get pepper Taken. >i You are carrying: some tiny peppers Kayla's small dagger some brambles some twine some matches >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >n Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >n Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a tabletop, and a small cold fire pit. The broken windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. >cut pallet (with Kayla's small dagger) There's no need to cut that. >break pallet Enacting violence on the pallet will not stave off the oncoming threat. >s Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >hint Examine everything. Most things have a use, though some are redundant. (Type hint again for more.) >i You are carrying: some tiny peppers Kayla's small dagger some brambles some twine some matches >x peppers Tiny, colorful peppers that grow wild in the jungle. You have a vague memory that the people here say they protect against evil. >s Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some dead branches, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >rub barrier with pepper You rub the peppers on the barrier of vine and endurance, getting some oil on it. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >rub ground with pepper You don't think the oil from the peppers will be enough, but you might be able to drop the peppers in their path. >drop pepper You try to place the peppers carefully on their path, but they seem to instinctively avoid them as they pass through. >l Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >i You are carrying: Kayla's small dagger some brambles some twine some matches >x dahher I don't know the word "dahher". >x dagger Your compatriots would think it barely a knife, but Kayla can use it well. It's suited to her small stature, and it's a deadly weapon in the right hands. Of course, since it's meant for practice, it lacks any enhancement beyond its sharpness. >x brambles The brambles have mostly dried out, but their thorns are still sharp. >x matches A bundle of rather-uneven matches. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some dead branches, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the dead branches and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >i You are carrying: Kayla's small dagger some brambles some twine some matches >x dead Some dry mahogany branches. >get branches Taken. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >s Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >w The mountainside is too steep to climb here. The only way to go is south. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >w The mountainside is too steep to climb here. From here, you can go north, south, southeast, and east. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >x vine You don't see the vines here. You last saw them among your possessions. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >x vine You don't see the vines here. You last saw them among your possessions. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the endurance barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some vines. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >weave brambles and mountain You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the brambles. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the mountain. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of briar and endurance. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >x vine The vines are quite dry, now. >l Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of briar and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >drop vine Dropped. >burn grass Without something larger to catch, the dry grass will soon burn out. >l Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some vines and some tiny peppers here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >x vine The vines are quite dry, now. >get fine I don't know the word "fine". >get vine Taken. >l Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >l Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The explosion in the jungle will be quite loud here. Trees will fall in the distance. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west. >i You are carrying: some vines some dead branches Kayla's small dagger some twine some matches >drop branches Dropped. >burn grass You start a cheerful fire with the dry grass and the dead branches. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >i You are carrying: some vines Kayla's small dagger some twine some matches >weave vines with fire You're too drained for more weaving. You could recover energy by unweaving the barrier of briar and endurance if necessary. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of briar and endurance blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of jagged shards. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the endurance barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some brambles. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >weave vines with fire You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the vines. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the cheerful fire. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of vine and fire. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of fire. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >x explosion A shockwave will rock the ground. A pillar of dust and smoke off to the southeast. >se Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >x sun Warm rays of sunlight, not enough yet to put you in imminent danger. >burn clearing Even as dry as it's been, it'd soon burn out. >nw Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >get fire You have many talents, but holding fire is probably not one of them. >i You are carrying: some brambles Kayla's small dagger some twine some matches >se Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >drop brambles Dropped. >burn clearing Even as dry as it's been, it'd soon burn out. >l Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. You can see some brambles here. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >get dead That's hardly portable. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >hint You will not be here to fight, when they come. But Kayla will be. What can you do to prepare her? (Type hint again for more.) >hint Kayla won't do well against the spectres without a way to defend herself. (Type hint again for more.) >hint She needs a weapon. >hint Kayla won't do well against the spectres without a way to defend herself. (Type hint again for more.) >hint She needs a weapon. >hint Kayla won't do well against the spectres without a way to defend herself. (Type hint again for more.) >hint She needs a weapon. >hint Kayla won't do well against the spectres without a way to defend herself. (Type hint again for more.) >hint again I only understood you as far as wanting to hint. >* yes, I'd figured that out; was looking for more immediately useful hint, more of a next step You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom. >walkthrough That's not a verb I recognise. >walk through What do you want to walk through? >tree They're not something you can enter. >l Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >help This is a work of interactive fiction. You tell me what you want to do, and I tell you what happens. Though I understand a variety of commands, here are some commands you might find particularly useful: north/south/east/west (or n/s/e/w): go that direction. go to somewhere: go to a place by name. examine something (or x something): look at something, in the real world or a vision, more closely. look (or l): look at your current location. inventory (or i): check what you are holding. take something: pick up an object. drop something: put down an object. map: turn the image map on or off. Kayla, do something: tell her what to do Kayla, follow me Kayla, wait here Kayla, come here wake someone give something to someone put something in something rub something on something tie something to something hit something with something cut something with something fill something from something pour something onto something You can save your game, quit, restore later, or undo your last move. If things seem hopeless, feel free to ask for a hint. This game is designed so that there is always a path to success; feel free to experiment. See about for acknowledgements and meta information. Good luck! >tie twine to me You would achieve nothing by this. >l Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >n It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. From here, you can go south, southwest, and west. >n It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. From here, you can go south, southwest, and west. >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >n Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a tabletop, and a small cold fire pit. The broken windows let in some sunlight. The door is open. >tie twine to pallet You would achieve nothing by this. >tie twine to tabletop You put the twine with the tabletop, but it won't do much without the legs. >get twine Taken. >open window The shutters are on the outside. >x shutters The glass windows have been shattered, so this hut's not going to be very pleasant to Kayla come winter. If she survives that long. You could still close the shutters, though. >get shutters They're hardly portable. >close shutters The shutters are on the outside. >s Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >ne From here, you can go north, south, southeast, southwest, east, and west. >close shutters You close the shutters, covering the remains of thewindows. >*thewindows -> the windows That's not a verb I recognise. >* extra space betwen "the" and "remains of" That's not a verb I recognise. >x path The path is well-travelled; you go every day up the slope to your obelisk, and often to the jungle with Kayla to gather food. Kayla often goes to the meadow, but her footsteps are lighter than yours. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and fire blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of fire. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. A barrier of vine and fire blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and fire blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of fire. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the fire barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some vines. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >n Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >l Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >i You are carrying: some vines some twine Kayla's small dagger some matches >n Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >x obelisk You don't see your obelisk here. It was at the ledge. >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >weave vine with obelisk You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the vines. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in your obelisk. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of vine and death. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon crowd into the cave. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >i You are carrying: some twine Kayla's small dagger some matches >n Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >e It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. The only way to go is south. >e It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. The only way to go is south. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >s Clearing A dry clearing. The flowers are gone, but the sun is warm. You can see some brambles here. This is where their ship will crash. It seems your weavings were enough to keep them from landing safely, but not enough to stop them entirely. Seven of them survive to emerge from the wreckage. Seemingly unhurt. >get brambles Taken. >n Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >n Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Dust will rise when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Crossing the shallow water will slow them slightly, but they will soon gather around the barrier. One will gather strength and ram it, exploding in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will crowd into the cave. >put brambles in stream Leaves start to gather against the brambles. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >n Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >save Ok. >enter obelisk Are you sure you wish to enter your obelisk, to not emerge until everything is over? y From within the obelisk, helpless to act, you see a vision of what happens. A vision of the small cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. By the time you are able to emerge, there is little but bones left of her. *** Kayla is dead. *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, or UNDO the last command? > restore Ok. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >give dagger to kayla You give Kayla her small dagger. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. You can also see some tiny peppers here. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >get peppers Taken. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >drop peppers You try to place the peppers where they will step, but they seem to be avoiding them for the duration of the short fight. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >sleep That is one thing you don't need to do, especially now. You could recover some energy by unraveling the barrier, however. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >w You can't go that way. The only way to go is east. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and death blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of darkness. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the death barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some vines. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >weave vine with me You aren't powerful enough for your weavings. >weave vine with mountain and stream You don't see any mountain with stream here. >weave vine with stream You call up your magics. You feel the unity of the world in the vines. You feel the strength of the elemental forces in the brook. You weave them together, measuring carefully as you intertwine. Soon you hold a shining barrier of vine and water. >drop barrier You carefully place the barrier across the opening of the cave, sealing it completely from anything more than air. Only you or Kayla could remove it now. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of water. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >n Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >w The mountainside is too steep to climb here. From here, you can go north, south, southeast, and east. >x mountainside A tall, jagged peak stands above. >x peak I don't know the word "peak". >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and water blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of water. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. A barrier of vine and water blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, but they will ignore her dagger, so it won't take more than one. >get dagger Kayla gives her small dagger to you. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. Hearing the explosion, Kayla will jump up and grab the sharpest rock she can find. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her, but a rock will avail her not against such as them. >get peppers Taken. >rub dagger with peppers You rub the peppers over the blade of the dagger, coating it in oil. >give dagger to kayla You give Kayla her small dagger. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. A barrier of vine and water blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >unweave barrier You can't reach into Along Brook. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. A barrier of vine and water blocks the opening of the cave. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >unweave barrier You can't reach into Along Brook. >* scoping message issue That's not a verb I recognise. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. A barrier of vine and water blocks the opening of the cave. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the barrier, they are dripping and slowed. One will gather strength and push into the barrier, exploding with the barrier in a burst of water. Then the remaining five will proceed into the cave. >unweave barrier You unwind your energy from the water barrier and reabsorb it, leaving behind some vines. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >l Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >i You are carrying: some vines some tiny peppers some twine some matches >weave twine and water The twine isn't resonant enough for your weavings. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the six of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >w You can't go that way. The only way to go is east. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >e It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. From here, you can go north, northwest, south, and west. >es That's not a verb I recognise. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >s It is only because of your weavings that you are able to survive this world's bright day. If you were to leave through them, you would perish, and Kayla would be alone. From here, you can go north, northeast, northwest, southeast, east, and west. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >n Mossy Grove The ground is mossy and smooth here. A few rays of sunlight filter down from the trees above. The explosion to the south will shake fruits from the baobabs. >w Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >w Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >n Ledge A wide ledge here overlooks the jungle. The slope leads down to the south. Your obelisk stands against the mountain here, waiting for you to enter it. From this vantage point, the path of the descending ship will be visible as it crashes through your weavings and into the jungle. >s Slope The mountain rises steeply to the west, groundsels leaning high overhead. A more gradual slope leads up to the north. A brook emerges from the boulders and continues south. Rocks will fall down from the mountain above when the shock from the explosion hits. >s Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the six of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >i You are carrying: some vines some tiny peppers some twine some matches >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >e Dense Thicket Brambles and vines mass here, covering the trees. Monkeys hoot, invisible in the dense foliage above. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. >tie vine to tree You tie the vines between the dead tree and another tree very precisely across the path they will travel. The ship will crash just to the south. Dust will rise. A dead tree in the thicket will sway. Soon after, the seven of them will progress past the tree to the west, pushing through the thorns without concern. One of them will catch on the tripwire, and the dead tree will fall, crushing one of them. >* I think I might have made game unwinnable. I've consumed brambles, vine, and wood.... You seem to want to talk to someone, but I can't see whom. >w Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >w You can't go that way. The only way to go is east. >i You are carrying: some tiny peppers some twine some matches >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >w You can't go that way. The only way to go is east. >l Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will come in slowly, and she'll be able fend off its attacks. But when the fourth comes, she'll be overwhelmed. >drop peppers You place the peppers carefully, using your foreknowledge of where they will need to be. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. The third will step on a pepper and recoil, giving her an opening. The fourth will come in slowly but sense Kayla instantly despite the smoke. She'll fend it off cautiously, but it will keep her occupied until the fifth overpowers her. >put pot on fire (first Kayla giving you the clay pot) You put the clay pot on the fire. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. She'll kick over the boiling pot when the third comes, scalding it and letting her finish it off. The fourth will come in slowly but sense Kayla instantly despite the smoke. She'll fend it off cautiously, but it will keep her occupied until the fifth overpowers her. >e Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >e Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >n Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >n Hut A meager hut dominated by a large bookcase. It also has a pallet, a tabletop, and a small cold fire pit. The door is open. >get ashes Taken. >s Path A well-worn dirt path passes in front of your hut, leading west up the mountain or east into the jungle. A sunny meadow lies to the south. The door is open. The explosion in the jungle will shake the ground, rattling the shutters and window panes. >s Meadow A few weeks ago, this sunny field was full of flowers, but now they're all gone. You can see the hut to the north, the jungle to the east, and the brook to the west. A small fire burns here. The sunlight sparkles on the shards of glass. The fire will spread, catching the dry grass. But the shockwave from the crash will extinguish the flames. They will progress in from the east, then rotate slowly as if locating her scent. One will see itself reflected in the shards of glass and fall to the ground, keening silently. The others will ignore it and proceed west, easily avoiding the cheerful fire. >w Along Brook The brook runs slow and calm down from the north in the shadow of the mountains. You could cross it to the west, where there is a narrow opening into the rock face. The ground is open to the east. Wedged against the rocks are some brambles, causing the water level in the brook to slowly rise. The water will slowly deepen as leaves gather against the brambles and block the current. The water will vibrate eerily when the explosion hits. They will rush in from the east. Strangely, they seem to have trouble moving through the deeper water. When they reach the cave, they are dripping and slowed. >w Small Cave A narrow tunnel leads to a small dim rocky chamber protected from the weather. You can see the brook through the tunnel to the east. A cheerful fire burns in a flat area of the floor. Kayla is sitting here, messing with the dead flowers. You can also see some tiny peppers here. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. She'll kick over the boiling pot when the third comes, scalding it and letting her finish it off. The fourth will come in slowly but sense Kayla instantly despite the smoke. She'll fend it off cautiously, but it will keep her occupied until the fifth overpowers her. >put ashes on kayla You rub the ashes on Kayla's face, streaking it with white and giving her a smoky smell. Kayla will sit near the fire and continue weaving her dead flowers in the flickering light as smoke gathers above her in the cave. When the sound of the explosion reaches her, Kayla will grab her dagger and stand ready. The narrow tunnel will keep the five of them from surrounding her as they stumble dripping in, and she'll take down the first two quickly with her oil-coated dagger in the firelight. She'll kick over the boiling pot when the third comes, scalding it and letting her finish it off. The fourth will come in slowly and have trouble locating her in the smoke. She'll defeat it quickly and recover just in time to fight the fifth. She'll be exhausted when it finally falls and look warily at the tunnel opening. But no more will come. In the evening, you will find her safe and sound, sitting by the coals of the fire and surrounded by the remains of those who would take her from this world. *** Kayla survives, and with her, hope. *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, or UNDO the last command? > * so wait, the barrier wasn't necessary? Please give one of the answers above. Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, or UNDO the last command? > * didn't expect ending to come before I got back to the obelisk Please give one of the answers above. Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, or UNDO the last command? > q Please give one of the answers above. Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE a saved game, QUIT, or UNDO the last command? > quit