Ranger

help age
AGE
AGE
Age on DSL is for roleplaying purposes only and has no visable game
affect.  Different Races have different life spans so ages vary.  To
increase your age, go to the trainer and type "Practice age".  You can
increase your age but you can NEVER decrease it.  Practicing your age
DOES NOT cost ANY practices.
TABLE OF AGES:
Race      Teen      Young Adult   Adult     Middle Aged   Old
Human     17-19     20-29         30-45     46-60         61-85
Goblin    17-19     20-29         30-45     46-60         61-85
Dwarf     40-60     61-120        121-250   251-350       350+
Elf       40-90     91-175        176-300   301-500       501+
Ogre      30-80     81-110        111-180   181-210       211-250
Minotaur  30-60     61-80         81-115    116-145       146-175
Gnome     35-85     86-110        111-190   191-220       221-240
Dragon    107-300   300-700       700-1.5k  1.5k-3k       3k-5k
Kender    20-29     30-55         56-88     89-131        131-160
Yinn      20-30     31-50         51-70     71-90         91-110

Retraining and reclassing resets age

help axe
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help dagger
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help dig
DIG BURY
Syntax: Dig
Syntax: Dig <direction>
Syntax: Bury <object name>
Dig is a skill which allows you to dig up
items that are buried OR dig out exits
which may exist. Please note that a shovel
will GREATLY improve your chances of finding
buried items.
Bury is a command which allows you to bury an
object.  Be careful, You might not be able to
dig up the object later on.

help 'enhanced damage'
'ENHANCED DAMAGE'
Warriors and skilled thieves can become skilled enough in combat that they are
able to inflict more damage than other classes.  Enhanced damage is checked
for with each hit, although with a low skill, the chance of receiving a bonus
is very low indeed.

help flail
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help Mace
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help Parry
PARRY
If at first you fail to dodge, block it.  Parry is useful for deflecting 
attacks, and is successful more often than dodge.  Parry requires a weapon for
full success, the hand-to-hand skill may also be used, but results in reduced
damage instead of no damage.  The best chance of parrying occurs when the
defender is skilled in both his and his opponent's weapon type.

help Polearm
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help recall
RECALL /
RECALL /
Syntax: RECALL
RECALL prays to the Gods for miraculous transportation from where you are
back to the Temple of your home kingdom.  '/' is a synonym for RECALL.
If you RECALL during combat, you will lose experience (more than for fleeing),
and you will have a chance of failing (again, more than for fleeing).  This
chance is based on your recall skill, although a 100% recall does not 
insure success.
RECALL costs half of your movement points.
RECALL doesn't work in certain god-forsaken rooms.  Characters afflicted by a
curse may not recall at all.

help rescue
FLEE RESCUE
FLEE RESCUE
Syntax: flee
Syntax: rescue   <character>
Once you start a fight, you can't just walk away from it.  If the fight
is not going well, you can attempt to FLEE, or another character can
RESCUE you.  (You can also RECALL, but this is less likely to work,
and costs more experience points, then fleeing).
If you lose your link during a fight, then your character will keep
fighting, and will attempt to RECALL from time to time.  Your chances
of making the recall are reduced, and you will lose much more experience.

RESCUE
A friend in need is a friend indeed.  And when in combat, a warrior with
the rescue skill is just the friend you need.  Rescue allows you to intercede
in combat, protecting weaker characters from bodily harm. Hopefully the
favor will be returned.  Success in rescuing depends on the skill rating, as
well as a comparison of level, dexterity, and speed between the character and
the target. (note: you rescue a friend, not the monster)

help Riding
RIDING RIDE MOUNT DISMOUNT
Syntax:  ride <mob>
         ride <player>
         dismount
         mount
RIDE is the command used to ride a mob or player (dragon) who are able and
willing to transport you.  DISMOUNT will allow you to stop riding.  When you dismount, you resume a standing position.  You must have the riding skill to 
be able to ride.
MOUNT is a dragon/beastformed shaman only command and toggles between allowing
other players to ride you or not. At the moment there is no way to remove someone
who is riding you.

help scroll
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
Syntax: brandish <target>
Syntax: quaff    <potion>
Syntax: recite   <scroll> <target>
Syntax: zap      <target>
Syntax: zap
BRANDISH brandishes a magical staff.  QUAFF quaffs a magical potion (as opposed
to DRINK, which drinks mundane liquids).  RECITE recites a magical scroll; the
<target> is optional, depending on the nature of the scroll.  ZAP zaps a
magical wand at a target.  If the target is not specified, and you are fighting
someone, then that character is used for a target.
You must HOLD a wand or a staff before using BRANDISH or ZAP.
All of these commands use up their objects.  Potions and scrolls have a single
charge.  Wands and staves have multiple charges.  When a magical object has no
more charges, it will be consumed.
These commands may require an item skill to be successful, see the help entries
on the skills scrolls, staves, and wands for more information.

SCROLL 'SCROLL COMMAND'
SCROLL 'SCROLL COMMAND'
Syntax: scroll
Syntax: scroll <number>
This command changes the number of lines the mud sends you in a page (the 
default is 24 lines).  Change this to a higher number for larger screen
sizes, or to 0 to disabling paging.

Allows you to recite scrolls to cast the spell inscribed on them.

help 'Shield Block'
'SHIELD BLOCK'
Shield block is a rather fancy name for the art of parrying with a shield.
Characters with no shield block skill will not be able to defend themselves
well with a shield.  All classes may learn shield block, but only warriors and
clerics are good at it.  Beware, flails ignore shield blocking attempts, and
whips have an easier time getting around them.  Axes may split shields in two.
Shield block now works against charges from other rooms.

help spear
EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

Allows you to brandish staffs and invoke the spells contained within.

help swim
swim
SWIM

The swim skill determines your ability to swim underwater or in the ocean. 
Being unable to swim will result in you attempting to breathe water, which
will hurt you.  Everyone can swim, though some have more trouble with it
than others.  This skill is passive, and does not need to be invoked in
order to function.

EXOTIC WEAPONS WEAPON WEAPONSMASTER AXE DAGGER FLAIL MACE POLEARM SPEAR STAFF SWORD WHIP
Each weapon skill applies to a specific group of armaments, and determines how
well a character fights with a particular weapon.  The weaponsmaster group
provides talent in all weapons (save exotics), from chair legs to halberds.
The weapon skills consist of the following:
weaponsmaster   skill group of all weapons listed below (save exotic weaponry)
axe             the use of axes, ranging from hand to great (but not halberds)
dagger          the use of knives and daggers, and other stabbing weapons
flail           skill in ball-and-chain type weapons
mace            this skill includes clubs and hammers as well as maces
polearm         the use of pole weapons (except spears), including halberds
spear           this skill covers long pointed weapons, but not polearms
staff           the staff skill covers long blunt weapons
sword           the warrior's standby, from rapier to claymore
whip            the use of whips, chains, and bullwhips
exotic          the use of strange magical weapons
The exotic skill cannot be purchased, and is dependent solely upon level.

help wand
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
BRANDISH QUAFF RECITE ZAP WAND STAFF SCROLL POTION
Syntax: brandish <target>
Syntax: quaff    <potion>
Syntax: recite   <scroll> <target>
Syntax: zap      <target>
Syntax: zap
BRANDISH brandishes a magical staff.  QUAFF quaffs a magical potion (as opposed
to DRINK, which drinks mundane liquids).  RECITE recites a magical scroll; the
<target> is optional, depending on the nature of the scroll.  ZAP zaps a
magical wand at a target.  If the target is not specified, and you are fighting
someone, then that character is used for a target.
You must HOLD a wand or a staff before using BRANDISH or ZAP.
All of these commands use up their objects.  Potions and scrolls have a single
charge.  Wands and staves have multiple charges.  When a magical object has no
more charges, it will be consumed.
These commands may require an item skill to be successful, see the help entries
on the skills scrolls, staves, and wands for more information.

help 'Magic Missile'
'MAGIC MISSILE'
'MAGIC MISSILE'

Syntax: cast 'magic missile' <target>

One newly trained in the arts of magical combat learns this spell quickly in
their studies.  The casting of magic missile provides the barest of
offensive abilities in magical combat.  

When cast, this spell appears before the target as a series of projectiles
of energy, flashing forth from the hands of the caster.  

See also - COMBAT

As this spell levels, it will cast additional projectiles. At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help 'dirt kicking'
'DIRT KICKING'
Considered by some to be a cowardly skill, dirt kicking gives the clever 
combatant a chance to blind his opponent by casting dirt into his eyes.  The
blindness does not last long, but can provide an edge in combat.  Dexterity
helps in hitting or avoiding a dirt kick.  Only warriors and thieves may
learn this skill.

ARMOR
ARMOR
Syntax: cast armor <character>
This spell decreases (improves) the armor class of the target character
by 20 points.

help 'quiet movement'
QMOVEMENT 'QUIET MOVEMENT'
Syntax:  qmovement
This is the rangers way of moving quietly through hills and forests.

help 'Second Attack'
'SECOND ATTACK'
Training in second attack allows the character a chance at additional
strikes in combat -- although a 100% second attack does NOT guarantee 2
attacks every round.  Any class may learn this skill, although clerics and
mages have a very hard time with it.

help 'Chill Touch'
'CHILL TOUCH'
'CHILL TOUCH'

Syntax: cast 'chill touch' <target>

Those training in combat magics move forward to the casting of the touch of
cold after they have been provided the knowledge of magic missiles.  This
spell offers a slightly more damaging offensive ability.  

An added bonus, at least for the caster, is that the chilling touch may also
adversely affect the target, causing them to shiver enough in combat to
worsen their abilities.  

See also - COMBAT

This spell can cause a minor strength debuff.

help 'fast healing'
'FAST HEALING'
The fast healing skill improves wound healing rates, whether walking, resting,
or sleeping. It represents knowledge of healing herbs or just general
toughness and stamina.  Fast healing is checked every tick, and it is
possible for it to fail.  All class may learn this skill, but mages find it
very difficult to master, due to their bookish lifestyle.  The skill occurs 
automatically, so there is no command syntax.

help 'Hand to Hand'
'HAND TO HAND'
Hand to hand combat is a rare skill in the lands of Algoron.  Learning
this style of fighting gives the player a weapon even when disarmed --
bare hands. Trained hand to hand experts are far more effective than many
swordsmen. Clerics and warriors are the best at this skill, although
thieves and mages may also learn it.

BUTCHER
BUTCHER
Syntax: butcher corpse
Butcher is a skill known only to rangers, barbarians and shamans. 
Butchering a corpse will turn the corpse into a number of edible steaks.  If
there is more than one corpse in a room, you can use the second syntax
(replacing "n" with a number.)  To specify which corpse is to be butchered. 
Corpses must be empty of all equipment before they can be butchered.  
see also:  'RANGER'  'BARBARIAN'  'SHAMAN'

help 'Cure Blindness'
'CURE BLINDNESS'
'CURE BLINDNESS'
Syntax: cast 'cure blindness' <character>
This spell cures blindness in one so unfortunate.

help 'Faerie Fire'
'FAERIE FIRE'
'FAERIE FIRE'

Syntax: cast 'faerie fire' <victim>

This spell increases (makes worse) the armor class of its victim.  For each
level of the caster, the victim's armor class is increased by one point.  

See also - WEATHER

help Kick
KICK
Kicking allows the adventurer to receive an extra attack in combat, a powerful
kick. However, a failed kick may throw an unwary fighter off balance.  Fighters
and clerics are the most skilled at kicking, although thieves may also learn
it.

help Continual Light
'CONTINUAL LIGHT'
CONTINUAL LIGHT

Syntax: cast 'continual light'
        cast 'continual light' <object>

This spell creates a ball of light, which you can hold as a light source. 
The ball of light will last indefinitely.  It may also be used on an object
to give it an enchanted glow.  

See also - CREATION

help 'find water'
FIND WATER
Syntax: find water
Find water is a skill available only to rangers and shamans.  They may use
their knowledge of natural surroundings to find small springs or other
sources of water that might remain hidden from other adventurers.  
 
see also: 'RANGER' 'SHAMAN'

help 'Refresh'
REFRESH
REFRESH

Syntax: cast refresh <character>

This spell refreshes the movement points of a character who is out of
movement points.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT

help bow
BOWS ARROWS SHOOT CRITICAL1 CRITICAL2 CRITICAL3 CRITICAL4

Syntax: shoot direction target
        critical1 direction target
        critical2 direction target
        critical3 direction target
        critical4 direction target

Those deciding to practice with the bow require lessons in a number of
skills, as well as various pieces of equipment to make such practice useful.
Obviously, a bow is needed.  As well though, one needs arrows that can be
fired, and a quiver to hold the arrows in when not in use.  

An arrow can be fired from a bow directly at a target, or from a distance,
ranged against an enemy farther away.  Also, there are varying degrees of
critical damage that can be attempted when shooting an arrow toward an
enemy.  Skill in these more damaging critical hits does not improve unless
lesser shooting skills have already been learned.  

To shoot an arrow, have your bow, and arrow ready, and type shoot target. 
Should you desire to range your shot, simply add the direction you wish to
aim, and fire away (shoot <direction> <target>).  Obviously, should you wish
to attempt the more damaging critical hits, you may exchange the command
shoot with any of the critical commands.

help 'Burning Hands'
'BURNING HANDS'
'BURNING HANDS'

Syntax: cast 'burning hands' <target>

Adding to the growing list of spells which one learning the combat arts
shall receive, burning hands helps to broaden the knowledge offered by the
lesser spell of chill touch.  This spell as well, offers a slightly
increased potential for damage than that of chill touch.  

See also - COMBAT

help camouflage
CAMOUFLAGE
Syntax:  camouflage
Camouflage is the art of hiding yourself in natural surroundings.  Only
Rangers are able to use this skill, and even they can only use it in outdoors
settings.  Like the hide skill, it is not possible to determine whether or
not your attempts to camouflage yourself have been successful, and any 
movement will reveal your location.
This skill is very useful in combination with the ambush skill and is
required for an ambush attempt to be successful.
See also:  RANGER  AMBUSH

help 'Create Ranger Staff'
'CREATE RANGER STAFF'
'CREATE RANGER STAFF'

Syntax: cast 'create ranger staff'

While rangers tend to favor the staff over other possible weapons, the best
of all staves for a ranger to use is one of his or her own making.  With
nature skills and the use of this spell, powerful weapons may be made.  

The value of weapons produced by rangers does, of course, vary with the
level and skill of the ranger who creates it.  

See also - NATURE RANGER

Creates a tree

help 'Light Foot'
light foot
Syntax: cast 'light foot'
 
Light foot is a spell of enhancement that allows the caster to reduce the
cost it takes to move through a given room.  Any creature, friend or foe benefits
from this magic if cast.  The spell does not spread to adjacent rooms.

help lore
LORE
Lore is a general skill, consisting of knowledge of myths and legends. Use
of the lore skill gives a chance of obtaining information on an object,
concerning its power and uses.  It also may occasionally increase the value
of an object, because more will be known about its worth.  All classes may
learn lore, although thieves are best at it, and warriors find it very hard
to use.
Lore works automatically, each time you look at or examine an object.

help 'Create Water'
'CREATE WATER'
'CREATE WATER'

Syntax: cast 'create water' <drink-container>

This spell replenishes a drink container with water.  

See also - CREATION

help disarm
DISARM
Disarm is a somewhat showy and unreliable skill, designed to relieve your
opponent of his weapon.  The best possible chance of disarming occurs when you
are skilled with both your own and your opponent's weapon. Only talented thieves 
and warriors may learn this skill.

help Illumination
illumination
Syntax cast 'illumination'
 
Illumination is a spell of creation that allows the caster to illuminate the
room they are in for a period of time.  Additional, the light will although
weaker illuminate the surrounding rooms as well.

help 'Protection Evil'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

help 'Protection Good'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

help 'Protection Neutral'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
'PROTECTION GOOD' 'PROTECTION EVIL' 'PROTECTION NEUTRAL'
Syntax: cast 'protection evil'
        cast 'protection good'
          cast 'protection neutral'     
The protection spells reduce damage taken from attackers of the appropriate
ethos, and improve saving throws against all forms of magic. They may not
be cast on others, and one person cannot carry both defenses at the same
time.

help 'Create Food'
CREATE FOOD
Syntax: cast 'create food'

This spell creates a Magic Mushroom, which you or anyone else can eat.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Third Attack'
'THIRD ATTACK'
'THIRD ATTACK'
Training in third attack allows the character a chance at an additional strike
in a combat, and increases the chance of a second attack as well.  Perfect
third attack does NOT assure three attacks per round.  Only warriors and highly
skilled thieves may learn this skill.

help 'blind fighting'
blind fighting
BLIND FIGHTING
Under the tutelage of a master weaponsmaster, the dedicated combatant can
learn how to utilize his weapons so effectively in combat that he is
proficient with them even while blinded.  The blind fighting skill negates
the disadvantages of losing vision in a fight by magic or smoke.  A wide
variety of classes and reclasses may learn this fighting technique.

help dodge
DODGE
In the words of one wise warrior, 'the best way to block a blow is to not
be where it lands'.  The dodge skill honors this tradition, by improving the
character's natural agility to the point where many blows will miss the 
target. The chance of dodging is also affected by the dexterity of the
attacker and the target.  Any class may learn dodging.

help 'Shocking Grasp'
'SHOCKING GRASP'
'SHOCKING GRASP'

Syntax: cast 'shocking grasp' <target>

Adding that final element, literally, to the book of combat spells, the
shocking grasp offers the caster an even greater potential for offensive
damage than its siblings.  

Once this spell is learned, the caster begins training in greater, more
damagaing, and in most cases, more specialized spells of combat.  

See also - COMBAT

help 'Cure Disease'
'CURE DISEASE'
'CURE DISEASE'

Syntax: cast 'cure disease' <character>

This spell may cure various diseases that have afflicted a character.  

See also - CURATIVE

help 'Earthquake'
EARTHQUAKE
EARTHQUAKE

Syntax: cast 'earthquake'

This spell inflicts damage on every enemy character in the room.  Beware
that other characters who are not yet fighting may attack you as a result! 


See also - ATTACK

help Haggle
HAGGLE HAGGLING
Haggling is an indispensable skill to the trader.  It allows a character to
match wits with a merchant, seeking to get a better price for merchandise,
or to buy at the lowest possible cost.  Unfortunately, most merchants are
already very skilled at haggling, so the untrained adventurer had best 
guard his treasure closely.  Thieves are natural masters at haggling,
although other classes may learn it as well.

help Peek
PEEK
Syntax: peek <mob/player>
The peek skill is useful for seeing what a player or monster is carrying,
the better to use the steal command with.  More intelligent characters are
harder to peek at.  All characters may learn peek, but thieves are the most
common practitioners.

help critical1
BOWS ARROWS SHOOT CRITICAL1 CRITICAL2 CRITICAL3 CRITICAL4

Syntax: shoot direction target
        critical1 direction target
        critical2 direction target
        critical3 direction target
        critical4 direction target

Those deciding to practice with the bow require lessons in a number of
skills, as well as various pieces of equipment to make such practice useful.
Obviously, a bow is needed.  As well though, one needs arrows that can be
fired, and a quiver to hold the arrows in when not in use.  

An arrow can be fired from a bow directly at a target, or from a distance,
ranged against an enemy farther away.  Also, there are varying degrees of
critical damage that can be attempted when shooting an arrow toward an
enemy.  Skill in these more damaging critical hits does not improve unless
lesser shooting skills have already been learned.  

To shoot an arrow, have your bow, and arrow ready, and type shoot target. 
Should you desire to range your shot, simply add the direction you wish to
aim, and fire away (shoot <direction> <target>).  Obviously, should you wish
to attempt the more damaging critical hits, you may exchange the command
shoot with any of the critical commands.

help 'dark vision'
'DARKVISION' 'DARK VISION'
DARKVISION, DARK VISION
Darkvision is a skill which allows those who have it to see in the dark. 
This frees these characters from any need to carry a light source to 
see at night and in dark rooms.  (Skill currently only works when 
trained to 75%)

help Meditation
MEDITATION
This skill is similar to fast healing, but relies on the concentration and
mantras to increase mana recovery when the character is sleeping or resting.
Thieves and warriors, with their troubled minds and violent attitudes, have
much trouble learning to meditate.

help trip
TRIP
Back by popular demand.  Trip is a somewhat dastardly attack, and involves
using any one of a number of methods to bring your opponent down to the ground.
Tripping large monsters is generally not a good idea, and agile ones will
find the attack easy to avoid.  Thieves and warriors may learn trip.

Trip does not work on flying opponents.

help Cure Poison
'CURE POISON'
'CURE POISON'

Syntax: cast 'cure poison' <character>

This spell cures general poisons that have afficted a given character.  

See also - CURATIVE

'FLOATING DISC'

Syntax: cast 'floating disc'

This useful spell creates a floating field of force which follows the caster
around, allowing him or her to pile treasure high with no fear of weight
penalties.  

It lasts no more than twice the casters level in hours, and usually less. 
It can hold 10 pounds per level of the caster, with a maximum of five pounds
per item.  

The spell requires an open float location on the character, and the only way
to remove the disc is to die or allow it to run out of energy.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Infravision'
INFRAVISION
INFRAVISION

Syntax: cast infravision <character>

This spell enables the target character to see warm-blooded creatures even
while in the dark, and exits of a room as well.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT

help 'Lightning Bolt'
'LIGHTNING BOLT'
'LIGHTNING BOLT'

Syntax: cast 'lightning bolt' <target>
        cast 'lightning bolt' <direction> <target>

As is evidenced by its name, the casting of this spell calls down a massive
lightning bolt from the skies.  This bolt of lightning can cause a great
deal of damage, and much like any other lightning, has potential side
effects.  

The caster can also direct this spell toward opponents standing in distant
rooms.  

See also - WEATHER

At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help 'Word of Recall'
'WORD OF RECALL'
'WORD OF RECALL'
Syntax: cast 'word of recall'
This spell duplicates the built-in RECALL ability.  It is provided solely for
Merc-based muds which wish to eliminate the built-in ability while still
providing the spell. This spell circumvents the pkill no-recall lag.

help Blindness
BLINDNESS
BLINDNESS
Syntax: cast blindness <victim>
This spell renders the target character blind.

help Weaken
WEAKEN
WEAKEN
Syntax: cast weaken <victim>
The weaken spell reduces the physical power of the caster's target by
reducing his strength.  The amount of the strength reduced by a caster
depends on the level of the caster.

help berserk
BERSERK
Only powerful warriors can master berserking, the ability to enter insane rage
in combat.  Its effects are not altogether unlike the frenzy spell -- a huge
surge of combat prowess, coupled with a disregard for personal safety.  
Berserking warriors are more resistant to the effects of magic.

help 'Fireproof'
FIREPROOF
Syntax: cast 'fireproof' <object>
The fireproof spell creates a short-lived protective aura around an object,
to protect it from the harmful effects of acid and flame.  Items protected
by this spell are not harmed by acid, fire, or the heat metal spell.
Although inexpensive to use, the spell's short duration makes it impractical
for protecting large numbers of objects.

help camping
CAMP CAMPING
Syntax:  camp
Camping allows a ranger to make a comfortable place for themselves when in an
appropriate place for camping.  Everyone in a ranger camp benefits from the
comfortable setting and both mental and physical healing seem to occur at 
faster than normal rates.
The camp skill is available only to rangers.  When used, it forces the ranger
into a resting position, and the campsite loses its effectiveness when the
ranger breaks camp by standing up.
See also:  RANGER

help Herbal
HERBS

Syntax: Herbs

Herbs or Herbal is skill available to the classes of Ranger, Druid, and
Shaman which allow them to look for herbs of healing and medicinal use to
store them for later use for themselves or others.  Since herbs only grow in
certain regions, after all, not every place has much plant life but for
those who are in tune with nature, they know where to look for them.  
 
 
SEE ALSO:  DRUID, RANGER, SHAMAN

help 'Color Spray'
COLOR SPRAY 'COLOR SPRAY'
'COLOR SPRAY'

Syntax: cast 'color spray' <target>

An odd spell, in its own way, though useful for the caster at times, the
color spray offers an advanced level of offensive damage against opponents
in battle.  

Additionally, it is possible that the effects of the myriad of color spread
forth from the spell may blind an opponent.  

See also - COMBAT

help 'Create Spring'
'CREATE SPRING'
'CREATE SPRING'

Syntax: cast 'create spring'

This spell brings forth a magical spring from the ground, which has the same
properties as a fountain.  

See also - CREATION

help critical2
BOWS ARROWS SHOOT CRITICAL1 CRITICAL2 CRITICAL3 CRITICAL4

Syntax: shoot direction target
        critical1 direction target
        critical2 direction target
        critical3 direction target
        critical4 direction target

Those deciding to practice with the bow require lessons in a number of
skills, as well as various pieces of equipment to make such practice useful.
Obviously, a bow is needed.  As well though, one needs arrows that can be
fired, and a quiver to hold the arrows in when not in use.  

An arrow can be fired from a bow directly at a target, or from a distance,
ranged against an enemy farther away.  Also, there are varying degrees of
critical damage that can be attempted when shooting an arrow toward an
enemy.  Skill in these more damaging critical hits does not improve unless
lesser shooting skills have already been learned.  

To shoot an arrow, have your bow, and arrow ready, and type shoot target. 
Should you desire to range your shot, simply add the direction you wish to
aim, and fire away (shoot <direction> <target>).  Obviously, should you wish
to attempt the more damaging critical hits, you may exchange the command
shoot with any of the critical commands.

help 'Giant Strength'
'GIANT STRENGTH'
'GIANT STRENGTH'

Syntax: cast 'giant strength' <character>

The caster can enhance the physical strength of a target, either himself or
another, with this spell, giving the recipient the strength of a mighty
giant.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT

help acute
'ACUTE VISION'
ACUTE VISION
Acute vision is a skill that allows those who have it to be able to see 
characters who are hiding, sneaking, camouflaged, or using quiet
movement.  It is a benefit of the training one undergoes while 
becoming certain reclasses and works automatically for those who have it.

Acute Vision does not let you see magically hidden creatures

help 'Dispel Evil'
'DISPEL EVIL'
DISPEL EVIL

Syntax: cast 'dispel evil' <victim>

This spell invokes the wrath of the Gods on an evil victim.  It can be very
dangerous for casters who are not pure of heart.  

See also - ATTACK

help 'Dispel Good'
'DISPEL GOOD'
DISPEL GOOD

Syntax: cast 'dispel good' <victim>

Dispel good brings forth evil energies that inflict horrific torment on the
pure of heart.  Good-aligned characters use this dark magic at their peril. 


See also - ATTACK

help 'Dispel Neutral'
DISPEL NEUTRAL
DISPEL NEUTRAL

syntax: cast 'dispel neutral' <target>

Dispel neutral calls forth the neutral energies of the universe to inflict
horrific torment on all of those whose alignment is not within the sphere of
neutrality.  Good and evil-aligned characters who use this powerful magic do
so at their peril.  

See also - ATTACK

help poison
POISON
POISON
Syntax: cast poison <victim>
Syntax: cast poison <object>
This spell reduces the strength of the victim by two, as well as reducing the
victim's regeneration rate. It may also be used to poison food, drink, or
a weapon in a fashion similar to envenom ('help envenom'), but with 
drastically reduced effectiveness.

help 'Control Weather'
'CONTROL WEATHER'
'CONTROL WEATHER'

Syntax: cast 'control weather' better
        cast 'control weather' worse

This spell makes the weather either better or worse.  Changes in weather,
being the domain of the goddess Turpa, are difficult to achieve, and tend to
take a great deal of effort.  

See also - WEATHER

help curse
CURSE
CURSE
Syntax: cast 'curse' <character>
This spell reduces the character's to-hit roll and save versus spells.
It also renders the character unclean in the eyes of the Gods and
unable to RECALL. Curse may be used to fill equipment with evil power,
allowing (for example) weapons to do more damage to particularly holy
opponents.

help 'dual wield'
dual wield
DUAL WIELD
syntax: hold <primary weapon>
        secondary <secondary weapon>
Under the tutelage of a weapons expert, a combatant may learn how to wield a
weapon in each hand during combat to increase the overall amount of attacks
each round of attack.  Obviously, with a weapon in each hand, there is no
possibility of holding a shield.  Since most people favor one hand more than
the other, the combatant typically finds that he can hold a heavy weapon
with his proficient hand and a lighter weapon with the other.  Rangers,
however, have the single ability to dual wield weapons of the same weight.
Note:  If the primary weapon is somehow removed, the secondary weapon
automatically switches to the the primary hand.
 
To dual wield, one must type second <weapon>. The only restriction is
that the secondary weapon must weigh less than the primary weapon. However,
there are some known classes out there that might be able to wield two
weapons of the same weight as well as be able to dual wield two handed
weapons.

help fly
FLY
FLY
Syntax: cast 'fly' <character>
This spell enables the target character to fly.  There are some areas where
passage may not be enabled simply by flying, for example - an underwater
cave might require the use of swimming to get through.  You cannot rest
sleep or ride a mount while flying.  
 
See also 'LAND'

help Summon
SUMMON
SUMMON
Syntax: cast summon <character>
This spell summons a character from anywhere else in the world into your room.
Characters who are fighting may not be summoned.

help energy drain
'ENERGY DRAIN'
ENERGY DRAIN

Syntax: cast 'energy drain' <target>

This spell saps the mana and movement points of its target.  

Necromancers get a special bonus when casting this spell and it is more
difficult to save against when cast by necromancers.

help 'Heat Metal'
'HEAT METAL'
HEAT METAL

Syntax: cast 'heat metal' <target>

Heat metal is a powerful clerical attack spell, with effects that vary
according to the armor of the victim.  It heats up the metal equipment
(assumed to be all weapons and armor at this point in time) on the target,
causing him or her to drop them if possible, taking serious burns in the
process (possibly fatal if the equipment is too heavy to remove easily).  

This spell does no damage to creatures who are immune to fire.  Using this
spell when you are EQless is illegal.  
 
See also - ATTACK

help 'Create Rose'
'CREATE ROSE'
'CREATE ROSE'

Syntax: cast 'create rose'

A romantic spell that creates a fragrant red rose, with utterly no game use
whatsoever.  

See also - CREATION

help 'Faerie Fog'
'FAERIE FOG'
'FAERIE FOG'

Syntax: cast 'faerie fog'

This spell reveals all manner of invisible, hidden, and sneaking creatures
in the same room as you.  

See also - WEATHER

help ambush
AMBUSH
Syntax:  ambush <target>
The ambush skill is available only to rangers who are camouflaged.  It is a
surprise attack which allows great damage in the first round of combat against
a foe.  The target may be a mob or, for those who are allowed to pkill, the
target may be a player.
See also:  RANGER CAMOUFLAGE PKILL

help astrology
ASTROLOGY
ASTROLOGY
Syntax: automatic use
     Astrology can be used in conjunction with the 'lunar' or 'look moons'
command to derive more information about the moons.  Those who are very
proficient with astrology can discern the phase of moons that are not
visible, predict the rising of a given moon, and even predict solar and
lunar eclipses.  High level astrologers can also see the specific game
effects of the moons when using the 'lunar' command.
     Being a purely scholarly discipline, astrology is available only
to mages and clerics.  Dragons may eventually learn it.
see also: MOONS PHASES

PICK 'PICK LOCK'
Syntax: pick <object>
Syntax: pick <door>
Lock picking is one of the prime skills of thieves, allowing them to gain
access to many secured areas.  Lock picking chances are improved by
intelligence, and hindered by the difficulty of the lock. Other classes may
learn to pick locks, but they will never find it easy.

TAME
Syntax:  tame <mob>
         tame
Tame is a skill known only to Rangers and Druids.  It allows them to calm wild beasts
to prevent them from attacking players or to make the fighting in a room stop.
It may be used with an argument to specify the beast to be tamed, if more than one beast is present in the room and/or there is no combat taking place.
It is not possible for a ranger to remain calm enough himself while in combat
to tame other creatures.
See also:  RANGERS DRUID

help Blizzra
'BLIZZRA'
'BLIZZRA'

Syntax: cast 'blizzra' <direction> <target>
        cast 'blizzra' <target>

Provided as a counterpart to the fireball, the blizzra spell offers much the
same potential for massive damage to an opponent.  And, just as the fireball
finds particular effectiveness against those vulnerable to flame, so too
does the blizzra to those vulnerable to cold.  

As well, it is possible to cast across distances, also allowing the caster
to direct the damage over ranges against opponents.  

See also - COMBAT

At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help creaturelore
creaturelore
CREATURELORE
 
Syntax: Creaturelore <target>
 
Creature is the ability to show information about a creature that is to 
be targeted.  Such information can include the creatures name, race, 
alignment, wealth, physical and magical health, level of training, weapon 
damage type, immunities and resistances, vulnerabilities and magical 
affects.

help 'Fireball'
'FIREBALL'
'FIREBALL'

Syntax: cast 'fireball' <direction> <target>
        cast 'fireball' <target>

The first of the truly offensive combat spells, the fireball can deal
massive damage against an opponent, and is particularly effective against
those that are vulnerable to flame.  

Additionally, it is the first of the combat spells that a caster may cast
across a distance, allowing foes at farther ranges to be affected.  

See also - COMBAT

At level 15 you will be able to range this spell.

help 'Plague'
PLAGUE
PLAGUE
Syntax: cast 'plague' <target>
The plague spell infests the target with a magical disease of great virulence,
sapping its strength and causing horrific suffering, possibly leading to
death.  It is a risky spell to use, as the contagion can spread like
wildfire if the victim makes it to a populated area.

help 'Flamestrike'
FLAMESTRIKE
FLAMESTRIKE

Syntax: cast 'flamestrike' <victim>

With the aid of his deity, the caster calls upon a column of pure fire to
descend upon a foe, causing large amounts of damage.  Objects on the person
of the recipient are subject to the effects of the column of flames as well.

See also - ATTACK

help Hunt
HUNT
HUNT
By following tracks and sniffing the air, rangers using hunt can track other
players.  They are able to determine in which direction the other person is.

help Gate
GATE
GATE
syntax:  cast gate <target>
The gate spell is a powerful transportation magic that opens up a portal 
between your character and another person or creature somewhere else in the
world.  This portal will transport you and any pet you might have, but not
other members of your group.  Monsters receive a save against gate, and
monster or players more than 3 levels higher than you can not be gated to at 
all.  God rooms, private rooms, and no recall rooms cannot be gated to, and
no recall rooms cannot be gated out of.  Finally, any god or hero is also 
immune to gate, as well as any player who has no summon set.  Clan members 
may not be gated to except by their fellow Clan members. Gate is not powerful
enough to cross the vast oceans to another continent.

harm            a very deadly harmful spell

help Haste
HASTE
HASTE

Syntax: cast 'haste' <target>

The haste spell increases the speed and agility of the recipient, allowing
an extra attack (or even a backstab) in combat, and improving evasive
abilities in combat.  

However, it produces a great strain on the system, such that recuperative
abilities are halved.  Haste is capable of negating the slow spell.  

See also - ENHANCEMENT SLOW

help critical1
BOWS ARROWS SHOOT CRITICAL1 CRITICAL2 CRITICAL3 CRITICAL4

Syntax: shoot direction target
        critical1 direction target
        critical2 direction target
        critical3 direction target
        critical4 direction target

Those deciding to practice with the bow require lessons in a number of
skills, as well as various pieces of equipment to make such practice useful.
Obviously, a bow is needed.  As well though, one needs arrows that can be
fired, and a quiver to hold the arrows in when not in use.  

An arrow can be fired from a bow directly at a target, or from a distance,
ranged against an enemy farther away.  Also, there are varying degrees of
critical damage that can be attempted when shooting an arrow toward an
enemy.  Skill in these more damaging critical hits does not improve unless
lesser shooting skills have already been learned.  

To shoot an arrow, have your bow, and arrow ready, and type shoot target. 
Should you desire to range your shot, simply add the direction you wish to
aim, and fire away (shoot <direction> <target>).  Obviously, should you wish
to attempt the more damaging critical hits, you may exchange the command
shoot with any of the critical commands.

help 'Dispel Magic'
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
Syntax: cast 'dispel magic' <character>
        cast 'cancellation' <character>
Both of these spells remove magical effects from the target.  Dispel magic
has a reduced chance of working, and is considering an attack spell.
Cancellation can only be used on allies, but is much more effective and does
not provoke attack.  Unfortunately, the spells do not discriminate between
harmful and benign spells.
The chance of dispelling is based on the level of the spell. Permanent spells
(such as mobile sanctuary) are much harder to remove.  Not all spells may
be dispelled, notable examples are poison and plague.

help 'Proximity Dispel'
proximity dispel
Syntax: cast 'proximity dispel'
 
Proximity dispel is a protection spell used to attempt to remove magics that
are cast on an area instead of a person.

help 'Sanctuary'
SANCTUARY
SANCTUARY
Syntax: cast sanctuary  <character>
The SANCTUARY spell reduces the damage taken by the character from any attack
by one half.

help 'Call Lightning'
'CALL LIGHTNING'
CALL LIGHTNING
 
Syntax: cast 'call lightning'
 
This spell works only out of doors, and only when the weather is bad.
 
It calls down lightning bolts from the Gods.
 
See also - WEATHER CONTROL WEATHER

help 'Acid Blast'
'ACID BLAST'
ACID BLAST

Syntax: cast 'acid blast' <target>

Taking an ability from the draconian arts, the combat spellbooks offer the
growing caster the spell of acid blast.  This spell, when cast, spews forth
from the caster's hands literally as a gout of acid.  

Opponents learn quickly to be wary, as the spell is quite damaging, and can
have potential side effects upon the equipment it lands on.  

Groups containing this spell: Combat


SEE ALSO:  COMBAT SPELLS

Hit your opponent with a staff to stun them.

help Cancellation
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
'DISPEL MAGIC' CANCELLATION
Syntax: cast 'dispel magic' <character>
        cast 'cancellation' <character>
Both of these spells remove magical effects from the target.  Dispel magic
has a reduced chance of working, and is considering an attack spell.
Cancellation can only be used on allies, but is much more effective and does
not provoke attack.  Unfortunately, the spells do not discriminate between
harmful and benign spells.
The chance of dispelling is based on the level of the spell. Permanent spells
(such as mobile sanctuary) are much harder to remove.  Not all spells may
be dispelled, notable examples are poison and plague.

help 'Call Wild'
'CALL WILD'
'CALL WILD'

Syntax:  cast 'call wild' bear
         cast 'call wild' wolf
         cast 'call wild' wolverine
         cast 'call wild' cougar
         cast 'call wild' panther

This spell, available only to rangers and druids, enables them to call
wild animals to their aid.  Once these creatures have served their
purpose, they may be dismissed.

See also - NATURE RANGER DRUID DISMISS

Most people agree that bear is the best summon.

Wild Bear
Creature: a wild bear Race: bear
a wild bear appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be female.
The base health of this creature is 1176.
The base magically ability of this creature is 103.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '35'
This creature does 3d7 damage in a pound manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:bash berserk disarm dodge fast rescue crush
Immunities: summon charm
Resistances: blunt cold
Vulnerbilities: fire mental
This creature is affected by charm dark vision

Wild Wolf
Creature: a wild wolf Race: wolf
a wild wolf appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be male.
The base health of this creature is 724.
The base magically ability of this creature is 0.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '35'
This creature does 3d7 damage in a pound manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:berserk dodge fast
Immunities: summon charm
This creature is affected by charm dark vision

Wild Wolverine
Creature: a wild wolverine Race: wolf
a wild wolverine appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be male.
The base health of this creature is 814.
The base magically ability of this creature is 0.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '35'
This creature does 3d7 damage in a slash manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:dodge fast
Immunities: charm
This creature is affected by charm dark vision

Wild Cougar
Creature: a wild cougar Race: cat
a wild cougar appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be none.
The base health of this creature is 1086.
The base magically ability of this creature is 0.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '35'
This creature does 3d7 damage in a pierce manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:dodge fast
Immunities: charm
This creature is affected by charm dark vision

Wild Panther
Creature: a wild panther Race: cat
a wild panther appears to be a more neutral soul.
Their wealth appears to be 0 gold and 0 silver
They appear to be female.
The base health of this creature is 996.
The base magically ability of this creature is 0.
This creature is upon the cycle of training '35'
This creature does 3d7 damage in a slash manner.
The creature has the following characteristics:
Offensive Tactics:dodge fast
Immunities: charm
This creature is affected by charm dark vision

help 'Chain Lightning'
'CHAIN LIGHTNING'
'CHAIN LIGHTNING'

Syntax: cast 'chain lightning' <target>

Chain lightning is a deadly spell, producing a powerful bolt of lightning
that arcs from target to target in the room, until its force is fully
expended.  Allies of the caster may be hit by this spell if they are members
of a clan, while the caster himself will not be struck unless no other
viable target remains.  

Chain lightning is most effective when used on groups of creatures.  

See also - COMBAT

help 'Protection Cold'
'PROTECTION COLD' 'PROTECTION FIRE'
'PROTECTION COLD' 'PROTECTION FIRE'

Syntax: cast 'protection cold'
        cast 'protection fire'

These protection spells call forth powerful defensive magics to shield the
wielder from attacks of either cold or flame respectively.  The protection
spells reduce the damage taken from said attacks.  

See also - NATURE

help teleport
TELEPORT
TELEPORT
Syntax: cast <teleport>
This spell takes you from your current location to a random location somewhere
in the world.

help 'Pass Door'
'PASS DOOR'
'PASS DOOR'
Syntax: cast 'pass door'
This spell enables the caster to pass through closed doors.

help waypoint
waypoint
Syntax: cast 'waypoint'
        cast 'waypoint' recall
 
Waypoint is a spell of transportation that allows the caster to mark a room
and gate back to it for a period of time.  The waypoint weakens with each and
can be dispeled by other magics.  Only one waypoint may ever exist for a caster
at any one time.
 
A waypoint in rare circumstances may drift from it's original point of origin.

help 'Bark Skin'
'BARK SKIN'
BARK SKIN

Syntax: cast 'bark skin'

This spell is used by rangers to thicken their skin, offering protection
much like the bark of a tree.  This has the effect of improving the ranger's
armor class a bit more than the armor spell.  

As tree bark is not as effective for armor as stone is, the spell is not
quite as effective as the stone skin spell.  

See also - NATURE RANGER ARMOR STONE SKIN

help critical4
BOWS ARROWS SHOOT CRITICAL1 CRITICAL2 CRITICAL3 CRITICAL4

Syntax: shoot direction target
        critical1 direction target
        critical2 direction target
        critical3 direction target
        critical4 direction target

Those deciding to practice with the bow require lessons in a number of
skills, as well as various pieces of equipment to make such practice useful.
Obviously, a bow is needed.  As well though, one needs arrows that can be
fired, and a quiver to hold the arrows in when not in use.  

An arrow can be fired from a bow directly at a target, or from a distance,
ranged against an enemy farther away.  Also, there are varying degrees of
critical damage that can be attempted when shooting an arrow toward an
enemy.  Skill in these more damaging critical hits does not improve unless
lesser shooting skills have already been learned.  

To shoot an arrow, have your bow, and arrow ready, and type shoot target. 
Should you desire to range your shot, simply add the direction you wish to
aim, and fire away (shoot <direction> <target>).  Obviously, should you wish
to attempt the more damaging critical hits, you may exchange the command
shoot with any of the critical commands.

help 'Portal'
Syntax: cast 'portal' <target>
The portal spell is similar to gate, but creates a lasting one-way portal to
the target creature, instead of transporting the caster.  Portals are
entered using 'enter' command, as in 'enter portal'.  Portals cannot be made
to certain destinations, nor used to escape from gate-proof rooms.  Portal
requires a special source of power to be used, unfortunately the secret of
this material component has been lost...  Portals can traverse the boundries
of the continents.  Use look in <portal> to see destination.

help 'Shield'

SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
Syntax: cast shield
Syntax: cast 'stone skin'
These spells protect the caster by decreasing (improving) the caster's armor
class.  SHIELD provides 20 points off armor.  STONE SKIN provides 40 points off
armor.

A spell that causes moderate damage and has a change to apply debilitating maledictions to the target.

help slow
SLOW
SLOW
Syntax: cast 'slow' <target>
Despite popular mythology, slow is not the opposite of haste, but is a spell
with its own unique set of effects.  When cast on an unfortunate victim,
it slows its movements, making it easier to hit and reducing its rate
of attack.  The effect of slow also double movement costs and halve healing
rates, due to reduced metabolism.

help Entangle
ENTANGLE
ENTANGLE

Syntax: cast entangle <target>

This is a ranger's and druid's means of trapping a target in vines,
spiderwebs, and other naturally occurring things.  The victim is stopped in
his tracks and is unable to perform any action.  

Because the ranger or druid must be able to find something to use to
entangle a victim, the spell will only be successful in certain sectors.  

See also - NATURE RANGER DRUID

help tornado
TORNADO
Syntax:  cast 'tornado' <target>
This spell summons a deadly tornado.  These powerful weather phenomena
have been known to carry away objects lying around the room, as well as
people!

This spell doesn't actually do any damage.

help 'Demonfire'
DEMONFIRE

Syntax: cast 'demonfire' <target>

Demonfire is a spell of blackest evil, and as such can only be used
correctly by those who follow the paths of darkness.  It conjures forth
demonic spirits to inflict terrible wounds on the enemies of the caster.  

See also - ATTACK

help 'Nexus'
'NEXUS'
NEXUS
Syntax: cast 'nexus' <target>
This spell is virtually identical to portal (see 'help portal'), with the
only difference being that while portal creates a one-way gate, a nexus 
spell makes a two-sided gate.  It also lasts longer than the lower-powered
portal spell.  Both spells require an additional power source, the secret
of which has been lost... This spell can traverse the boundries of continents.

help 'Stone Skin'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
SHIELD 'STONE SKIN'
Syntax: cast shield
Syntax: cast 'stone skin'
These spells protect the caster by decreasing (improving) the caster's armor
class.  SHIELD provides 20 points off armor.  STONE SKIN provides 40 points off
armor.

help 'Dispel Fog'
'DISPEL FOG'
'DISPEL FOG'

Syntax: cast 'dispel fog'

This spell is used to disperse walls of fog that may be present in any given
room.  

See also - WEATHER

help fog
FOG
'FOG'

Syntax: cast 'fog'

This spell fills the room you are in with a dense fog, obscuring the view of
all but the most acute of visions.  

See also - WEATHER

help 'Ray of Truth'
'RAY OF TRUTH'
RAY OF TRUTH

Syntax: cast 'ray of truth' <target>

Ray of truth opens a portal to the planes of positive energy, bringing forth
a beam of light of sufficient purity to harm or annihilate the servants of
evil.  It cannot harm the pure of heart, and will turn and strike casters
who are tainted by evil.  

See also - ATTACK

help harmful
cause fatality  the most powerful harmful spell, possible instant death