south
You attempt to climb but slip and fall at around ten feet.
You resist the effects of the stoic gateguard's spell!
You regain your nerve.
You aura is discharged.

kil stoic
Your attack falters as you near the stoic gateguard.

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s
You walk south.

A Small Cavern
  This tiny cavern has, by the looks of things, been converted into a
rather large room of some sort.  The floor has been sanded down over time
and is quite smooth.  The northern end of the cavern seems to be blocked by
an artifical wall of some sort.  The sound of water grows stronger here, as
does the chill on your back.  All around you, shadows flicker.  Two small
passages lead to the east and west where the sound of sluggish shuffling can
be heard. 

Obvious exits: e s w
     (Glowing) A silver key encased in a glass locket lies discarded here.
( 5) A scrumptious looking steak is here.
A huge ogre stands here glaring menacingly.

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s
You walk south.

A Roughly-Carved Passage
  This passage seems almost cut straight from the surrounding mountain in
an unnatural way.  The walls, while fairly smooth, are rocky and jut out
in several places, making travel slow and precarious.  A strong smell of must
lingers in the air and the sounds of dripping water can be heard far off to
the north.  A cloud of darkness hovers over the tunnel and a sense of fear
radiates from the north.
Obvious exits: n cave
     A large opening leads back to freedom here.

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cave

Hills
            You are standing at the edge of the steep Black Mountains of
   hhhhh   the eastern empire.  The area abounds with legends of strong men
   ^^*^h   who have become lost here and their spirits that inhabit these
   ^^^^h   peaks.  The rocks have been recently dug away from a cave in
           here.  A waning crescent moon hangs in the sky.  It's mostly
clear, freezing, and there is absolutely no wind. 
Obvious exits: n e s w nw ne sw se cave
     A cave entrance lies within the mountain here.

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w
You climb west.

The Black Mountains
            You are standing amid boulders and smaller rocks of onyx and
   hhhhh   dark granite.  There is very little soil here but a few small
   h^*?^   plants and lichens manage to survive and grow.  You feel very
   ^^^^^   much alone here.  A waning crescent moon hangs in the sky.  It's
           mostly clear, freezing, and there is absolutely no wind. 
Obvious exits: n e s w nw ne sw se

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w
You climb west.

In the Black Mountains
            A small hut is built into the side of the mountain.  There is
   yhhhh   no clue to what is inside from here.  A waning crescent moon
   hh*^?   hangs in the sky.  It's mostly clear, cool, and there is
   ?^^^^   absolutely no wind. 
           
Obvious exits: n e s w nw ne sw se

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e
You attempt to climb but slip and fall at around ten feet.             <--------------
You resist the effects of the stoic gateguard's spell!
You regain your nerve.
You aura is discharged.

kil spir
Your attack falters as you near an animated form.

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nega
You surround yourself in an aura of magic negation.
You resist the effects of an animated form's spell!
You regain your nerve.