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The '''Dire Ebon Vengeance''' is a [[private property]] located above [[Sailor's Solace]] in [[Kraken's Fall]].
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==July 2021 - Pet Project!==
Is your menagerie in need of a new resident? Need someone to talk to on the lonely trek through the Dragonspine? Now's your chance to design one!


This property was auctioned off during the first Duskruin in 2023. It is a permanent property with no monthly rent.
Here are the requirements:<br>
1. Design a short (15/15/15) OR Long (up to 60 characters) description for a new pet animal.<br>
2. Design the LOOK of the animal. This is what is seen when you LOOK at them. 400 characters max.<br>
3. Design an ambient action that your animal would do when awake.<br>
4. Design a second ambient action that your animal would do when awake.<br>
5. Design an ambient action that your animal would do when asleep.<br>
6. Design a second ambient action that your animal would do when asleep.<br>
7. Design one prop or piece of equipment that your animal would wear or brandish (15/15/15 only).


==Self-guided Tour==
Example of a submission:
<span class="mw-customtoggle-exterior mw-customtoggle-entrydoor mw-customtoggle-gangplank mw-customtoggle-rope mw-customtoggle-bell mw-customtoggle-frontdoor mw-customtoggle-aperture mw-customtoggle-hatch mw-customtoggle-couch mw-customtoggle-painting mw-customtoggle-koadoor mw-customtoggle-galley mw-customtoggle-sitdown mw-customtoggle-stern mw-customtoggle-telescope mw-customtoggle-peertele mw-customtoggle-dartboard mw-customtoggle-cupboard mw-customtoggle-greentea mw-customtoggle-20 mw-customtoggle-21 mw-customtoggle-23 mw-customtoggle-24 mw-customtoggle-25 mw-customtoggle-26 mw-customtoggle-27 mw-customtoggle-28 mw-customtoggle-29" style="color:#0000ff">'''Toggle all content'''</span>


'''[Sailor's Solace]'''<br>
1. a small grey hamster<br>
Light and dark-stained bookcases line the western edge of the large shop, shelves housing a variety of nautical instrumentation, while the eastern wall is filled with several plush bunks adorned with heavy velvet drapes. A gold and crimson knotwork carpet stretches across the floor, providing a colorful backdrop to the chairs and tables on display. Discreetly placed to one side, a small counter has a ledger, an ink vial, and a quill resting upon its leather-bound ink blotter. A <span class="mw-customtoggle-exterior" style="color:#0000ff">small door</span> blends into one wall. You also see a captain merchant and a wooden plank sign.<br>
2. The hamster's fur is a uniformly grey color, save for a single black spot covering his left eye.<br>
Also here: [[Yavs_(prime)|Grand Lord Yavs]]<br>
3. The small grey hamster yawns prodigiously, his cheeks stretching wide and trembling slightly.<br>
Obvious exits: [[:Special:Random|out]]
4. The small grey hamster squeaks loudly and begins rubbing his forepaws across his face furiously.<br>
5. The small grey hamster's rear legs kick spasmodically, and the muffled sound of squeaks can be heard.<br>
6. The small grey hamster's ears twitch at the distant cry of a large bird, but he settles again immediately.<br>
7. A tiny emerald-inset collar


'''Yavs''' softy says, "Please, look around."
Entries that do not conform to the above requirements will not be considered eligible.


<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-exterior">'''[The Vengeance, Docking]'''<br>
Contestants have until 11:59 pm PT on August 6th, 2021 to get entries submitted.
The glaesineth-enclosed deck has a <span class="mw-customtoggle-entrydoor" style="color:#0000ff">small door</span> leading into the shop and a <span class="mw-customtoggle-gangplank" style="color:#0000ff">brass-edged koa gangplank</span> climbing up to a second-story door. Small openings at the top of each wall let in the sea air, and their transparent nature allows an unfettered view of the dunes and ocean. An anchor-topped coil of <span class="mw-customtoggle-rope" style="color:#0000ff">hempen rope</span> sits neatly in one corner, the anchor polished to a high sheen. Painted onto the artfully sea-weathered wood of the wall is "Welcome to the Dire Ebon Vengeance!" with a <span class="mw-customtoggle-bell" style="color:#0000ff">brass ship's bell</span> hanging next to it.<br>
Also here: [[Kwys_(prime)|High Lord Kwys]]<br>
Obvious exits: <span class="mw-customtoggle-exterior" style="color:#0000ff">out</span>


<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-entrydoor">>l door<br>
==Winners==
The door is open.
Top Ten Winners, in alphabetical order:
* Aethyra
* Daevian
* Erynien
* Laehna
* Leatrix
* Lylia
* Meliyara
* Phanna
* Yipsy
* Yukito


<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-gangplank">>l gang<br>
==Entries==
The stylized gangplank has gleaming brass accents lining each edge. The cut and polish of the koa highlights the reddish-brown and pale-hued patterns in the wood. Secured to the wall of the structure, the <span class="mw-customtoggle-frontdoor" style="color:#0000ff">gangplank</span> leads up to a matching door.<br><br>
[[Obelin_(prime)|Obelin]]:
'''Kwys''' softly says, "I was instructed to watch the door."<br></span>
<pre{{log2}}>

1 a miniature troll prince
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-rope">>l rope<br>
2 This caricature of troll-kind remains roughly humanoid, but at nine inches tall, something has gone terribly wrong with the troll's regenerative cycle. Dark green and covered with ugly warts, it hardly seems threatening, even with razor-sharp claws. Both arms are long enough to reach the ground, but one ends in a comically oversized fist which it drags along behind.
Beneath the anchor and almost hidden within the coils of rope is a deep basin filled with sea water acting as a manmade tidepool. A handful of rocks provide hiding places for tiny crabs that scuttle about, and a small eel coils within the waving tentacles of a bright amethyst sea anemone.<br><br>
3 The miniature troll prince suddenly lunges at you, only to be brought up short by the weight of its one massive hand.
'''Kwys''' softly says, "My brothers are somewhere in this... place."</span>
4 The miniature troll prince growls and mutters as it paces in an uneven circle, dragging its larger hand.

5 The miniature troll prince twitches its enormous hand, briefly clenching and opening it repeatedly.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-bell">>tap bell<br>
6 The miniature troll prince begins to emit a low snore, much louder and deeper than its size would suggest.
You tap a brass ship's bell, ringing it softly.</span>
7 a black steel broadsword

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<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-frontdoor">'''[The Vengeance, Main Cabin]'''<br>
[[Jaysehn_(prime)|Jaysehn]]:
Several small bull's-eye windows set at regular intervals line the outer walls, each outlined in gleaming brass. The area resembles a ship's cabin, complete with an <span class="mw-customtoggle-aperture" style="color:#0000ff">aperture</span> leading to the west, and a silver and <span class="mw-customtoggle-hatch" style="color:#0000ff">brass hatch</span> with a discreet teak ladder in the ceiling. Centered over a <span class="mw-customtoggle-couch" style="color:#0000ff">rattan couch</span> is a narra-framed <span class="mw-customtoggle-painting" style="color:#0000ff">oil painting</span>, and a sextant hangs next to a highly figured <span class="mw-customtoggle-koadoor" style="color:#0000ff">koa door</span>. Intricate marquetry in koa, teak, mahogany, and narra depicts a giant kraken in the middle of the floor.<br>
<pre{{log2}}>
Also here: [[Therenax_(prime)|Grand Lord Therenax]] who is sitting<br>
1.a small/upright/shan kit
Obvious exits: <span class="mw-customtoggle-galley" style="color:#0000ff">east</span></span>
2.This creature is clearly a member of the shan race, though perhaps a year of age. It stands upright on its hind legs like a humanoid would, displaying its soft coppery fur with pride. The kit's eyes gaze intelligently at it's surroundings, sniffing occasionally to better understand its environment. It wears a monocle lens over one eye and a merlot-hued waistcoat over its torso.

3.The shan kit reaches up and adjusts its monocle, switching to its other eye.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-aperture">>l apert<br>
4.The shan kit leans down on all fours to sniff the ground for a moment before righting itself in a swift bout of self-conscious awareness.
Strings of wooden beads hang from the <span class="mw-customtoggle-stern" style="color:#0000ff">aperture</span>, densely clustered to block all but the most significant of winds from passing through. Each sturdy string is comprised of hundreds of polished beads in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, but all together, they create a beaded curtain depicting a map of the Tavekta Atoll.</span>
5.The sleeping shan kit's monocle slips from his face. Unconsciously, the kit gathers it back up and places it precariously into its previous place.

6.Moving to curl itself in a comfortable little ball, the shan kit continues to sleep soundly.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-couch">>l couc<br>
7.a crystal-lensed monocle
Lacquered bamboo and rattan are woven together and reinforced with strategically placed brass accents. Overstuffed royal blue linen cushions are accented with several throw pillows of bright white sea silk, each pillow heavily embroidered with scenes of island life.<br><br>
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'''Therenax''' softly says, "I'm also here, apparently."<br>
[[Yardie_(prime)|Yardie]]:
'''Therenax''' softly says, "Yavs is... somewhere."<br>
<pre{{log2}}>
'''Therenax''' taps a cushioned rattan couch.<br>
1. A glossy sable cassowary
'''Therenax''' softly says, "Nice soft <span class="mw-customtoggle-sitdown" style="color:#0000ff">couch</span>, though."</span>
2. Standing on muscular legs with its hardened casque atop her head, the glossy sable cassowary sweeps the area with keen eyes. It occasionally ruffles its coarse feathers that curl around its bulky frame. Two red wattles dangle on either side of its dagger like bill. With a razor sharp nail protruding from the inside of its three toes, it would easily slice through bone and sinew if provoked.

3. The glossy sable cassowary bellows admonitoringly, its slender neck coiled back and ready to strike.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-sitdown">>sit couch<br>
4. The glossy sable cassowary casually pecks at the ground, its sharp nail aimlessly scraping the ground, leaving trails of dirt in its wake.
You move aside a bright white throw pillow embroidered with a coconut crab and take a seat on the comfortable couch.<br>
5. The glossy sable cassowary rolls its neck against the ground, its casque tapping against the ground in a lullaby of its own.
s>touch couch<br>
6. The glossy sable cassowary booms a deep purr, its waddles brightening in its mating ritual over another cassowary it fancies.
You run a hand along the rattan surface of the couch.</span>
7. A polished leather muzzle.

</pre>
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-painting">>l paint<br>
[[Vaikhen_(prime)|Vaikhen]]:
With gradient green, blue, and grey tones, a storm-tossed ocean practically comes alive on canvas. A break in the clouds lets hints of sunlight radiate through the image and especially upon an ebonwood sloop being sucked into a maelstrom even as its crew bobs dangerously upon its fringes. Between intricately placed brushstrokes and expert application of highlighting, the ocean, when looked at from a certain angle, teems with vengeful merfolk.<br>
<pre{{log2}}>
There appears to be something written on it.<br>
1. a miniature lop-eared rabbit
>read paint<br>
2. The rabbit is covered in soft white fur with splotches of black on its back, face, and long, floppy ears.
In the Common language, it reads:<br>
3. In a sudden burst of energy, the miniature lop-eared rabbit hops and spins several times, its nose snuffling the air.
The Sinking of the Dire Ebon Vengeance</span>
4. The miniature lop-eared rabbit stops to carefully groom its face and ears.

5. The miniature lop-eared rabbit yawns and lazily stretches out on its belly, utterly content.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-stern">'''[The Vengeance, Stern]'''<br>
6. The miniature lop-eared rabbit twitches and chitters quietly in its sleep.
Sunlight reflects off the gleaming brass railing lining the spacious, pointed balcony, and a sturdy koa and <span class="mw-customtoggle-telescope" style="color:#0000ff">brass telescope</span> occupies a break in the railing at the far point, allowing it to swivel across both island and sea. Hanging from the wall on one side of the aperture leading inside is a carved ivory <span class="mw-customtoggle-dartboard" style="color:#0000ff">dart board</span>. A lacquered <span class="mw-customtoggle-cupboard" style="color:#0000ff">koa cupboard</span> rests beneath it, a frosted glass pitcher on top pushed into the shade. The humidity hangs heavy in the air, the tang of salt on the nigh-perpetual ocean breeze.<br>
7. A tiny carrot-shaped backpack
Obvious paths: none</span>
</pre>

[[Araneus_(prime)|Araneus]]:
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-telescope">>l tele<br>
<pre{{log2}}>
Standing on three slender legs which have been securely fastened to a flattened precipice <span class="mw-customtoggle-peertele" style="color:#0000ff">overlooking</span> the cliff's edge, the slim copper telescope is delicately wrought and bears accents of knotwork filigree. A lever affixed to it allows it to be easily turned around and upward, while separate knobs appear suited for focusing.</span>
1. a small painted rock doodled with lopsided eyes

2. The rock appears to be completely ordinary, but someone has sloppily scrawled a pair of sleepy eyes on its surface with a piece of chalk.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-peertele">>peer tele<br>
3. Araneus appears to be listening intently to a small painted rock, then nods approvingly.
You lean forward and look through the lens of the telescope.<br>
4. Having found a crumb of food on their person, Araneus coos some words and then attempts to feed it to a small painted rock.
The docks are bustling this time of day, with ships coming in and out at regular intervals. Focusing in on an area just beneath the nearest pier, however, you notice a pair of sea otters frolicking in the shadows.<br>
5. Araney makes a quiet snoring noise out of the corner of his mouth as he gingerly pets a small painted rock. He isn't fooling anyone.
You step away from the telescope.</span>
6. Araneus seems surprised to see a small painted rock poking out of the top of his pack. He quickly nestles the rock back out of view.

7. A tiny paper crown.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-dartboard">>l board<br>
</pre>
You see a classical dart board numbered one through twenty, with two special score rings and a standard two ring bull's eye.
[[Meliyara_(prime)|Meliyara]]:

<pre{{log2}}>
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-cupboard">>l cupb<br>
1. a pygmy three-toed sloth
Lacquered to withstand the elements, the cupboard has carved doors depicting a pitched battle between an ebonwood-inlaid sloop and a mahogany man-o'war. The top of the cupboard holds a variety of glassware and a frosted glass pitcher of a vivid green liquid.<br>
2. The fuzzy sloth's body is mostly covered in thick gray fur, darkening to an orange-brown around her throat and head, giving the impression she is wearing a hood. Dark circles surround her eyes, with a streak of light silver fur crossing above them and bridging her nose. Her face is covered in russet fur, with dark circles around her eyes.
>l in pitch<br>
3. The pygmy three-toed sloth stretches languidly, claws scrabbling in idle search of a tasty morsel.
The pitcher is filled with icy, mango rum-spiked <span class="mw-customtoggle-greentea" style="color:#0000ff">green tea.</span></span>
4. The pygmy three-toed sloth squeaks indignantly and slowly cranes her head around to look behind her.

5. The pygmy three-toed sloth snores softly, fur twitching momentarily before she resettles into a curled-up ball.
<span class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" id="mw-customcollapsible-greentea">>get pitch<br>
6. The pygmy three-toed sloth opens and closes her mouth as though chewing on a phantom leaf in her sleep.
You take a glass from the top of the cupboard and pour some tea from the pitcher.<br>
7. a rakish red velvet beret
>raise my tea<br>
</pre>
You raise your iced green tea in a toast!<br>
[[Starletdawn_(prime)|Starletdawn]]:
>drink my tea<br>
<pre{{log2}}>
You take a drink from your iced green tea. Light, spicy and yet very dry.<br>
1. a fuzzy pink piglet with small, floppy black ears
You have 5 quaffs left.</span>
2. The tiny piglet stands on short, stubby legs that barely keep his chubby belly off the ground. His skin is a pale pink, except for two irregularly shaped black spots that match his tightly coiled black tail and small, floppy ears. A layer of soft, fuzzy bristles gives his body a faint sheen, inviting you to pet him. He has a flat, dirt-caked snout peeking out below big brown, curious eyes.
3. Startled by some imagined threat in the shadows, a fuzzy pink piglet's eyes grow wide as he lets loose a series of high-pitched squeals. He runs blindly in the opposite direction, causing him to plow head first into <XXX>!
4. With his flat snout pressed to the ground, a fuzzy pink piglet snorts loudly as he roams the area, eagerly foraging for scraps.
5. A fuzzy pink piglet snores quietly in his sleep until a loud *PFFT* sound escapes his posterior end and startles him awake. He raises his head to groggily scan the area before deciding the potential danger has passed, then resumes his slumber.
6. A fuzzy pink piglet's curly black tail twitches back and forth as he snores quietly by <XXX>'s feet.
7. An itty-bitty polka-dot bow tie.
</pre>
[[Caristy_(prime)|Caristy]]:
<pre{{log2}}>
1. a blue-eyed brindle kid
2. a blue-eyed brindle kid's coat is a gorgeous brindle of tawny browns and charcoal black. She has a patch of black on her forehead in the shape of a diamond. She has eyes the color of a deep blue sea.
3. a blue-eyed brindle kid jumps around, she comically bounces sideways. Unaware of her surroundings, then takes off again on a joyful spree.
4. a blue-eyed brindle kid shakes her head, her little ears go to and fro, as she lets out a bleat, with no warning starts bouncing sideways.
5. a blue-eyed brindle kid lies quietly on one side, her legs involuntarily jerk as she opens one eye, she slowly closes it and falls into a deep slumber.
6. a blue-eyed brindle kid's ear twitches in response to an unknown noise. Her nose wiggles slightly as she resumes her peaceful sleep.
7. a red and black tartan sweater
</pre>
[[Daevian_(prime)|Daevian]]:
<pre{{log2}}>
1. a kaleidoscopic peacock spider in a glass jar
2. Housed in a jar decorated with a tilted, leafy stick, the miniscule jumping spider has comically oversized round eyes set in a line above plump, fuzzy fangs. His third legs, textured with brown hairs, are disproportionately long and end in bottlebrush tips. Boldly colored in a geometric pattern of lapis, amber, and lime, his oblong abdomen seems to shift endlessly in its iridescence.
3. A kaleidoscopic peacock spider scurries up the stick in his jar and raises his colorful abdomen, flaring it out into an impressive display. His excessively long third legs lift up high and wave in a hypnotic dance set to the rhythm of his vibrating abdomen.
4. Trailing a gossamer silk dragline behind its arcing path, a kaleidoscopic peacock spider launches himself from a leaf in his jar and lands squarely on a gnat, which is efficiently turned into a light snack.
5. With his legs tucked neatly under his polychromatic body, a kaleidoscopic peacock spider remains completely still inside a cottony nest nestled within a curling leaf at the bottom of his jar.
6. Resting inside a fluffy, densely woven nest hidden in the foliage at bottom of his jar, a kaleidoscopic peacock spider is motionless save for the subtle raising of the black and white hairs on his body as a gnat flits past.
7. a reflective,water droplet,hat
</pre>
[[Arianiss_(prime)|Arianiss]]:
<pre{{log2}}>
1) a black-haired soft-furred nekomusume
2) The nekomusume is very kawaii, albeit confusing given that she is a young woman with cat features. Her furry ears and long tail twitch just slightly under your glance, while her large green eyes gaze back at you. She wears a fitted maid outfit comprised of a black and white dress with black stockings and white lace collar, while patches of white fur grace the backs of her ears.
3) The black-haired nekomusume brushes at her black and white dress to smooth it and make sure it's clean.
4) The soft-furred nekomusume lightly runs her hand several times over an ear, flattening it each time.
5) The black-haired nekomusume turns over in her sleep and murmurs quietly under her breath.
6) The tail of a soft-furred nekomusume abruptly swishes in the air, one ear swiveling before relaxing and her form stilling once more.
7) a gold-inlaid silver bell
</pre>

Latest revision as of 20:02, 26 February 2023

The Dire Ebon Vengeance is a private property located above Sailor's Solace in Kraken's Fall.

This property was auctioned off during the first Duskruin in 2023. It is a permanent property with no monthly rent.

Self-guided Tour

Toggle all content

[Sailor's Solace]
Light and dark-stained bookcases line the western edge of the large shop, shelves housing a variety of nautical instrumentation, while the eastern wall is filled with several plush bunks adorned with heavy velvet drapes. A gold and crimson knotwork carpet stretches across the floor, providing a colorful backdrop to the chairs and tables on display. Discreetly placed to one side, a small counter has a ledger, an ink vial, and a quill resting upon its leather-bound ink blotter. A small door blends into one wall. You also see a captain merchant and a wooden plank sign.
Also here: Grand Lord Yavs
Obvious exits: out

Yavs softy says, "Please, look around."

[The Vengeance, Docking]
The glaesineth-enclosed deck has a small door leading into the shop and a brass-edged koa gangplank climbing up to a second-story door. Small openings at the top of each wall let in the sea air, and their transparent nature allows an unfettered view of the dunes and ocean. An anchor-topped coil of hempen rope sits neatly in one corner, the anchor polished to a high sheen. Painted onto the artfully sea-weathered wood of the wall is "Welcome to the Dire Ebon Vengeance!" with a brass ship's bell hanging next to it.
Also here: High Lord Kwys
Obvious exits: out

>l door
The door is open.

>l gang
The stylized gangplank has gleaming brass accents lining each edge. The cut and polish of the koa highlights the reddish-brown and pale-hued patterns in the wood. Secured to the wall of the structure, the gangplank leads up to a matching door.

Kwys softly says, "I was instructed to watch the door."

>l rope
Beneath the anchor and almost hidden within the coils of rope is a deep basin filled with sea water acting as a manmade tidepool. A handful of rocks provide hiding places for tiny crabs that scuttle about, and a small eel coils within the waving tentacles of a bright amethyst sea anemone.

Kwys softly says, "My brothers are somewhere in this... place."

>tap bell
You tap a brass ship's bell, ringing it softly.

[The Vengeance, Main Cabin]
Several small bull's-eye windows set at regular intervals line the outer walls, each outlined in gleaming brass. The area resembles a ship's cabin, complete with an aperture leading to the west, and a silver and brass hatch with a discreet teak ladder in the ceiling. Centered over a rattan couch is a narra-framed oil painting, and a sextant hangs next to a highly figured koa door. Intricate marquetry in koa, teak, mahogany, and narra depicts a giant kraken in the middle of the floor.
Also here: Grand Lord Therenax who is sitting
Obvious exits: east

>l apert
Strings of wooden beads hang from the aperture, densely clustered to block all but the most significant of winds from passing through. Each sturdy string is comprised of hundreds of polished beads in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, but all together, they create a beaded curtain depicting a map of the Tavekta Atoll.

>l couc
Lacquered bamboo and rattan are woven together and reinforced with strategically placed brass accents. Overstuffed royal blue linen cushions are accented with several throw pillows of bright white sea silk, each pillow heavily embroidered with scenes of island life.

Therenax softly says, "I'm also here, apparently."
Therenax softly says, "Yavs is... somewhere."
Therenax taps a cushioned rattan couch.
Therenax softly says, "Nice soft couch, though."

>sit couch
You move aside a bright white throw pillow embroidered with a coconut crab and take a seat on the comfortable couch.
s>touch couch
You run a hand along the rattan surface of the couch.

>l paint
With gradient green, blue, and grey tones, a storm-tossed ocean practically comes alive on canvas. A break in the clouds lets hints of sunlight radiate through the image and especially upon an ebonwood sloop being sucked into a maelstrom even as its crew bobs dangerously upon its fringes. Between intricately placed brushstrokes and expert application of highlighting, the ocean, when looked at from a certain angle, teems with vengeful merfolk.
There appears to be something written on it.
>read paint
In the Common language, it reads:
The Sinking of the Dire Ebon Vengeance

[The Vengeance, Stern]
Sunlight reflects off the gleaming brass railing lining the spacious, pointed balcony, and a sturdy koa and brass telescope occupies a break in the railing at the far point, allowing it to swivel across both island and sea. Hanging from the wall on one side of the aperture leading inside is a carved ivory dart board. A lacquered koa cupboard rests beneath it, a frosted glass pitcher on top pushed into the shade. The humidity hangs heavy in the air, the tang of salt on the nigh-perpetual ocean breeze.
Obvious paths: none

>l tele
Standing on three slender legs which have been securely fastened to a flattened precipice overlooking the cliff's edge, the slim copper telescope is delicately wrought and bears accents of knotwork filigree. A lever affixed to it allows it to be easily turned around and upward, while separate knobs appear suited for focusing.

>peer tele
You lean forward and look through the lens of the telescope.
The docks are bustling this time of day, with ships coming in and out at regular intervals. Focusing in on an area just beneath the nearest pier, however, you notice a pair of sea otters frolicking in the shadows.
You step away from the telescope.

>l board
You see a classical dart board numbered one through twenty, with two special score rings and a standard two ring bull's eye.

>l cupb
Lacquered to withstand the elements, the cupboard has carved doors depicting a pitched battle between an ebonwood-inlaid sloop and a mahogany man-o'war. The top of the cupboard holds a variety of glassware and a frosted glass pitcher of a vivid green liquid.
>l in pitch
The pitcher is filled with icy, mango rum-spiked green tea.

>get pitch
You take a glass from the top of the cupboard and pour some tea from the pitcher.
>raise my tea
You raise your iced green tea in a toast!
>drink my tea
You take a drink from your iced green tea. Light, spicy and yet very dry.
You have 5 quaffs left.