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2021

a craggy fissure in the cliff face, [Map Room 23], Lich #26440, go craggy fissure, down

A Dark and Damp Grotto

[A Dark and Damp Grotto - 27534 - ( 8081433 )]
At the base of the slope, a moat-like trench encircles this claustrophobic chamber to collect the rivulets of watery sand that flow ever-downward from the head of the incline. The stone floor at the center rises above the dregs, and it has been carved with a sigil composed of sinuous, coiling lines and a variety of indistinct symbols. Concave niches chiseled out of the walls hold glowing violet orbs that shed modest light, but no heat throughout the space, and a narrow ward-carved crevice mars the rear wall.
Obvious exits: up

On the rocky shelf you see: a grime-caked clear glass flask, an eel-etched indigo glass bottle, a hemp-coiled grey glass phial, a carved rose-hued glass vial and a circular rosewood case inlaid with a pink ruby mosaic.

a grime-caked clear glass flask	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - Tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the clear glass flask reads, "Essence of Pressed Eel."	30,000
an eel-etched indigo glass bottle	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - Tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the indigo glass bottle reads, "Caligos Isle Sea Water."	30,000
a hemp-coiled grey glass phial	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - Tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the grey glass phial reads, "Powdered Mother-of-Pearl."	30,000
a carved rose-hued glass vial	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - Tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the rose-hued glass vial reads, "Dried and Ground Flamingo Hearts."	30,000
a circular rosewood case inlaid with a pink ruby mosaic	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Small (5-7) several items		Ritualistic tool: Case - Tier 1 of 2	30,000

On the crude hand-hewn altar you see: a smooth rose gold ritual bowl with pink enamel accents, an elegant flamingo feather fan with a pink ruby handle, a pristine rose gold athame with a blush suede-bound grip and a long-stemmed rose gold goblet set with pink mistvein rubies.

a smooth rose gold ritual bowl with pink enamel accents	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Bowl - Tier 1 of 2	30,000
an elegant flamingo feather fan with a pink ruby handle	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Fan - Tier 1 of 2	30,000
a pristine rose gold athame with a blush suede-bound grip	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Athame - Tier 1 of 2	30,000
a long-stemmed rose gold goblet set with pink mistvein rubies	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Cup - Tier 1 of 2	30,000

A Dark and Damp Grotto

[A Dark and Damp Grotto - 27533 - ( 8081432 )]
A middling amount of wan light slides in through the craggy fissure in the rock, affording just enough illumination to see the shadowy profile of juts in the earthen walls. Underfoot, the ground slants sharply down within the first few steps, the incline deluged with streams of watery indigo sand from outside. The way is treacherous, but at the base of the slope is a feeble violet glow that originates from points beyond.
Obvious exits: down

You need to purchase a service pass to enter the crevice.

A Dark and Damp Grotto, Den

[A Dark and Damp Grotto, Den - 27589 - ( 8081434 )]
A raised rocky platform against the far wall is layered with ragged furs, blankets, and threadbare pillows, while a fraying rug covers the stone floor off to the side. The walls are utterly bare save a pair of niches, one on each side of the crevice, that house small, hovering orbs of violet.
Obvious exits: none

2020

a craggy fissure in the cliff face, [Map Room 23], Lich #26440, go craggy fissure, down

A Dark and Damp Grotto

[A Dark and Damp Grotto - 27534]
At the base of the slope, a moat-like trench encircles this claustrophobic chamber to collect the rivulets of watery sand that flow ever-downward from the head of the incline. The stone floor at the center rises above the dregs, and it has been carved with a sigil composed of sinuous, coiling lines and a variety of indistinct symbols. Concave niches chiseled out of the walls hold glowing violet orbs that shed modest light, but no heat throughout the space, and a narrow ward-carved crevice mars the rear wall.
Obvious exits: up

On the rocky shelf you see: a glimmering opalescent vial, a coiled serpentine bottle, a bulb-shaped viridian flask, a delicate hand-blown phial and a lustrous gold case with a hinged electrum skull latch.

a glimmering opalescent vial	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the opalescent vial reads, "Purified Ki-lin Tears."	30,000
a coiled serpentine bottle	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the serpentine bottle reads, "Ground Snake Scales."	30,000
a bulb-shaped viridian flask	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the viridian flask reads, "Enchanted Golem Shavings."	30,000
a delicate hand-blown phial	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Ingredient - tier 1 of 2 examine Examine: A simple parchment label affixed to the hand-blown phial reads, "Refined Sea Nymph Blood."	30,000
a lustrous gold case with a hinged electrum skull latch	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Small (5-7) several items		Ritualistic tool: Case - tier 1 of 2	30,000

On the crude hand-hewn altar you see: a hammered gold bowl inlaid with spirals of electrum, a painted golden feather fan with a skeletal hand grip, a rippled gold-bladed athame with a smoky quartz pommel and a squat gold-bowled chalice with a cradling skeletal hand stem.

a hammered gold bowl inlaid with spirals of electrum	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Bowl - tier 1 of 2	30,000
a painted golden feather fan with a skeletal hand grip	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Fan - tier 1 of 2	30,000
a rippled gold-bladed athame with a smoky quartz pommel	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Athame - tier 1 of 2	30,000
a squat gold-bowled chalice with a cradling skeletal hand stem	Weight: <1 pound		Ritualistic tool: Cup - tier 1 of 2	30,000

2019

a craggy fissure in the cliff face, [Map Room 23], Lich #26440, go craggy fissure, down

A Dark and Damp Grotto

[A Dark and Damp Grotto - 27534]
At the base of the slope, a moat-like trench encircles this claustrophobic chamber to collect the rivulets of watery sand that flow ever-downward from the head of the incline. The stone floor at the center rises above the dregs, and it has been carved with a sigil composed of sinuous, coiling lines and a variety of indistinct symbols. Concave niches chiseled out of the walls hold glowing violet orbs that shed modest light, but no heat throughout the space, and a narrow ward-carved crevice mars the rear wall.
Obvious exits: up

On the rocky shelf you see:

a smooth grey driftwood case with a claw latch	Weight: <1 pound Pocketed: Small (5-7) several items		analyze, show description Analyze: Acceptable nouns for this item are: case, box, chest, trunk, or reliquary. Messaging references a material lining in the container, and the color can be altered. If unlocked, the material (which must be in a stable condition - ie: no shoddy, moth-eaten, etc.) can be altered. There are no additional verb traps for an unlocked case. Current verbs: PUT (items in) and GET (items out). This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers. You can tell that the case is as light as it can get and that its pockets could not possibly get any deeper.	30000
a tall and slender red phial	Weight: <1 pound		analyze, show description Analyze: Acceptable nouns for this item are: bottle, vial, flask, ampoule, or phial. Bottles can only be made of glass. You can determine the color and type of contents, as well as the text on the bottle's label (ie: Essence of Flaming Violet), but the contents must be something natural and attainable. Long or show descriptions are acceptable. Current verbs: POUR, PUSH, PULL and RAISE. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers. Show: A simple parchment label affixed to the slender red phial reads, "Thickened Raven Blood."	30000
a gilded orb-shaped bottle	Weight: <1 pound		analyze, show description Analyze: Acceptable nouns for this item are: bottle, vial, flask, ampoule, or phial. Bottles can only be made of glass. You can determine the color and type of contents, as well as the text on the bottle's label (ie: Essence of Flaming Violet), but the contents must be something natural and attainable. Long or show descriptions are acceptable. Current verbs: POUR, PUSH, PULL and RAISE. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers. Show: A simple parchment label affixed to the orb-shaped bottle reads, "Dried Sea Nymph Blood."	30000
a sand-etched ebony flask	Weight: <1 pound		analyze, show description Analyze: Acceptable nouns for this item are: bottle, vial, flask, ampoule, or phial. Bottles can only be made of glass. You can determine the color and type of contents, as well as the text on the bottle's label (ie: Essence of Flaming Violet), but the contents must be something natural and attainable. Long or show descriptions are acceptable. Current verbs: POUR, PUSH, PULL and RAISE. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers. Show: A simple parchment label affixed to the ebony flask reads, "Desiccated Bat Tongues."	30000
a pristine translucent vial	Weight: <1 pound		analyze, show description Analyze: Acceptable nouns for this item are: bottle, vial, flask, ampoule, or phial. Bottles can only be made of glass. You can determine the color and type of contents, as well as the text on the bottle's label (ie: Essence of Flaming Violet), but the contents must be something natural and attainable. Long or show descriptions are acceptable. Current verbs: POUR, PUSH, PULL and RAISE. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers. Show: A simple parchment label affixed to the translucent vial reads, "Ground Dragonfly Wings."	30000

On the crude hand-hewn altar you see:

a scarlet-bowled goblet with a twisted metal stem	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: This is a drink container. Acceptable nouns for this item are: chalice and goblet. Long and show descriptions are acceptable. Current verbs: DRINK, PUSH, PULL, and RAISE. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers.	30000
a wave-bladed metal athame with a crimson maoral hilt	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: This item can be freely altered, but the noun must remain "athame." Current verbs: PUSH, PULL, RAISE, and TILT. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers.	30000
a silver-tipped crimson ibis feather fan with a short handle	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: This item should be described as either a "smudging fan" or a "ritual fan." Fans can only be made of feathers. Handles or adornments are fine. Long or show descriptions are acceptable. Current verbs: PUSH, PULL, RAISE, and TILT. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers.	30000
a hammered metal bowl edged in blood red enamel	Weight: <1 pound		analyze Analyze: This is a drink container. This item's noun must always be "bowl". If unlocked, a color can be added - this is referenced when using GAZE. Current verbs: PUSH, PULL, RAISE, and TILT. This item is tier 1 of 2 tiers. Try as you might, you cannot get a good sense of whether or not the bowl's pockets could get any deeper, but you can tell that the bowl is as light as it can get.	30000

2018

a craggy fissure in the cliff face, [Map Room 23], Lich #26440, go craggy fissure, down

[A Dark and Damp Grotto]	RNUM: 27534
At the base of the slope, a moat-like trench encircles this claustrophobic chamber to collect the rivulets of watery sand that flow ever-downward from the head of the incline. The stone floor at the center rises above the dregs, and it has been carved with a sigil composed of sinuous, coiling lines and a variety of indistinct symbols. Concave niches chiseled out of the walls hold glowing violet orbs that shed modest light, but no heat throughout the space, and a narrow ward-carved crevice mars the rear wall.
Obvious exits: up

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Ritualistic tools

On the rocky shelf you see:

a battered stained oak case with a rusty latch	Pocketed: Small (5-7) several items	30
a salt-etched matte grey bottle	Liquified Eel Skins
a cracked silvery indigo ampoule	Caligos Sand Sludge
a shell-crusted opaque flask	Ground Mother-of-Pearl
a grimy dark brown vial	Rancid Whale Blubber

On the crude hand-hewn altar you see:

a discolored metal athame with a suede-wrapped hilt	scripted non-combat dagger	30
a soot-smeared albatross feather fan with a crescent handle	scripted fan
a warped metal offering bowl etched with abstract designs	drink container
a dark metal goblet with a twisted stem

You need to purchase a service pass to enter the crevice.