3380h, 1693m, 15800e, 16121w exkdb-p plaque112626 Smooth but unpolished, this silver plaque is inscribed with lettering in a flowing script. It weighs 0 ounce(s). You read what is written on a circular silver plaque: In the year 457, War intruded upon the Mesmerium. Attempting to awaken His Son, who sleeps within the Eileithyian Tree, the Lord of War gathered His armies to pierce the Veil of Sleep, and trespassed upon the Realm of Dreams. For this transgression, dreams were displaced. From this violation, horrors were unleashed. Amid the destruction, the Dreamscourge was born. You who seek sanctuary in halls, know this: Dream's favour has been withdrawn. Sleep's blessing no longer abides. Beware of that which lies beneath, for the darkest nightmares have become reality. ----GIRL----- A thin, sick-looking little girl walks up to you, and politely asks for something to eat. The sadness in her voice almost breaks your heart, and you know you must help her. Taking her hand, you lead her toward a market for food and clothing. Emaciated and sickly pale, a small girl in torn clothes wavers slightly here. Dirt smudges the pale skin of this young girl, dusting her ragged clothes in a layer of brown. Her body is painfully thin to look at, and her face is drawn in hunger and sorrow. She flickers out of sight occasionally, reappearing a few seconds later in a slightly different place. A thin little girl appears to lack strength. She weighs 0 ounce(s). You see nothing in it. A thin little girl turns her eyes to you, gazing with an utterly piteous expression as your mind becomes vacant. A thin little girl brushes against you, and you are overwhelmed by a soothing sense of relaxation. ------BOY------- An emaciated young boy stands here, clutching a bleeding wound in his abdomen. A half-starved boy turns his eyes to you, gazing with an utterly piteous expression as your mind becomes vacant. Wavering in and out of reality, the image of a young, emaciated boy stands slumped here, dressed in filthy rags. His skin is pale, and dark circles line his large brown eyes, only adding to his already pitiful appearance. Cut in ragged, uneven locks, auburn hair sits messily about his head, and large matted knots stick out awkwardly around his crown. Standing out amidst the youth's dishevelled features, a large wound oozes blood from his abdomen, and blood trickles slowly out of his mouth and nose. A half-starved boy appears to lack strength. He weighs about 50 pounds. You see nothing in it. -------DRAGON-------- Descending from above, a large red dragon lands on the ground, tendrils of smoke whirling around its colossal form. A large dragon exhales tendrils of soft smoke from its nostrils and quickly fades away. The imposing form of a large red dragon sits here, tendrils of soft smoke swirling around its nostrils. Fear overcomes your mind as a large red dragon steps towards you and releases a world-shattering roar. A large red dragon brushes against you, and you are overwhelmed by a soothing sense of relaxation. 2795h, 1572m, 15800e, 15233w xkdb-p 149402 This dragon is large and majestic, colossal, leathery red wings folded upon its back. A pair of solid ebony eyes peer about the area, contrasting with the ruby brilliance of the scales covering its body. Tendrils of black smoke swirl out of its nostrils as its massive form fades into and out of existence. A large red dragon exudes a quiet confidence. He weighs 0 ounce(s). You see nothing in it. -------SNAKE--------- A large green snake violently reveals its sharp fangs before fading out of existence. A near-silent hiss alerts you to a serpent slithering in from the south. 2608h, 2438m, 15800e, 15300w exkdb-p snake127945 Approximately three feet in length, this long green snake is covered in shiny emerald scales. Violent hissing resonates intermittently from its direction as it displays its sharp fangs, its green form fading slowly in and out of existence with each sibilation. A large green snake appears to lack strength. He weighs 0 ounce(s). You see nothing in it. An eerie feeling washes over you as a large green snake sinks its fangs into your leg. Though your skin is unbroken, you feel the ability to control your actions drift away. A large green snake brushes against you, and you are overwhelmed by a soothing sense of relaxation. -------WASPS---------- You stand atop a tall mountain, staring with disgust at a large, shimmering city below you. With a powerful and terrible cry, you release enmity upon all you see, and the world around you responds with horrible loyalty. The clouds turn to wasps, the sea boils, and liquid fire rains upon all that you see. You smile softly at your power and tremble with delight at the sounds of the distant screams in your ears. This swarm is made up of a considerable number of angry, buzzing wasps, flying violently overhead. They are nothing more than mere black specks in the air, occasionally disappearing before fading back into existence. A large swarm of wasps appears to lack strength. He weighs 0 ounce(s). You see nothing in it. A large swarm of wasps brushes against you, and you are overwhelmed by a soothing sense of relaxation. The swarm of wasps rages overhead before fading out of existence. Darting menacingly through the air, a large swarm of wasps dives towards you, stinging viciously until you can no longer move. ---------DOVE---------- An ethereal white dove flutters in without a sound. Perched quietly nearby is an ethereal white dove. A beautiful dove flies toward you, and perches on your shoulder, dropping a white letter into your hands. You attempt to read the letter, but it appears to be written in an unknown language. The dove turns to you with a mocking look on its face before flying off into the distance. An ethereal white dove flits in circles around your head, and you are overcome with dizziness. An ethereal white dove brushes against you, and you are overwhelmed by a soothing sense of relaxation. Flying gracefully in circles around you, an ethereal white dove coos a soft, enchanting melody, sending you deep into the world of dreams. This dove is small and graceful, cooing softly as she preens her snowy plumage. She fades in and out of of corporeality, one moment a solid bird, the next little more than a consolidation of translucent vapour. Her black eyes bear an unusually watchful expression, as though she is keenly aware of her own existence. An ethereal white dove is a humble-looking creature. She weighs 0 ounce(s). You see nothing in it. ------------DARK KNIGHT----------- has hammer and shield tattoo Clad in thick overlapping plates of black metal, a dark knight looms ominously here. Swords clash and screams echo across the lands, as you realise you are in the midst of a great battle. You see one of your allies fall to the ground, a disgusting mass of blood and broken bones. Shocked, you look up, and find yourself staring into the eyes of a dark knight. Cold and unfeeling, his eyes show no compassion for your slaughtered friend. Thick, sleek black plates armour the body of this massive knight. Standing at approximately eight feet in height, the head of the knight is encased in a mighty helm, with slanted rectangular gap through which a pair of cold, unfeeling eyes peer out. At his side, an inky black scabbard is punctuated by the hilt of a mighty sword, glinting darkly. The entire body of the knight fades gradually into and out of sight, dissipating like so much smoke only to reform anew moments thereafter. A dark knight exudes a quiet confidence. He weighs 0 ounce(s). You see nothing in it. Drawing his sword, a dark knight jabs the blade directly into your gut. The ethereal weapon does not pierce your skin, but leaves you feeling chilled. A dark knight brushes against you, and you are overwhelmed by a soothing sense of relaxation. A dark knight slashes you viciously. A dark knight opens a gash in your arm with a skillful blow. -----------BUTTERFLY------------ A giant butterfly slowly beats its wings as it fades in and out of transparency. A rare and beautiful butterfly lands nearby, growing nearly one hundred times its normal size as it alights. An enormous butterfly fades quickly and disappears. Your mind empties as you fix your gaze upon a giant butterfly, which flutters alluringly around you. A giant butterfly brushes against you, and you are overwhelmed by a soothing sense of relaxation. Towering over its surroundings, this butterfly is nevertheless a delicate and beautiful creature. A pair of silvery feelers curl outward from its fuzzy head, and its multifaceted eyes shine with a rainbow of colours. Its pearlescent wings shimmer and dissolve in the shadows, slowly beating like panes of crystal as it fades in and out of existence. A giant butterfly exudes a quiet confidence. He weighs 0 ounce(s). You see nothing in it. A giant butterfly slashes you viciously. ---------death------------ The filmy form of wavers, dissolving in the air before completely fading from sight. ---------dreams that don't manifest anything-------- You dart quickly down a narrow hallway, your feet crunching on bone. As you reach the end of the hall the floor gives way, and you fall a short distance only to have your fall cushioned by a sticky web. Glancing about, you see eight eyes shining at you from the darkness. Slowly the arachnid begins crawling towards you, and you know your fate is sealed. As it nears, you feel a sense of relief, a quick sting on your neck, and everything fades away.