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9|[! ;!!h""-##H$ %%=&&t'7(*++                                                                                                                       Eons ago,# nomadic warriors roamed the=planet Tarmalon.  #dThey hunted and=fought with stone knives, #2much like=the one you see in this exhibit.^This knife is primitive - #2but=effective.  #dAs a Museum patron, #(you=may take it for as long as you like.=#dThe knife is now in your inventory.%As Tarmalon culture advanced, #2weapons=developed a ceremonial importance.  =#dIn this exhibit you see the famed=staff of sacrifice.  #dIt was used to=coronate kings.^Although intended for ceremony,#2 the=staff is actually bladed for combat.#d=As a Museum patron, #(you may use this=weapon for as long as you like.  #dIt=is now in your possession.%This exhibit shows a typical Tarmalon=town called Thornberry.  #dThe town was=established over 100 lifespans ago by=a group of wealthy merchants.^Thornberry has changed little since=its founding.  #dThe rich and the poor=still live on opposite sides of town=#Fseparated by a massive stone wall.^Despite its inequity, #2Thornberry is=a bustling community,#2 containing=shops, craftsmen, banks, and places=of amusement.%Here's some gold to spend on=your trip.@Tarmalon's deep ocean waters are so=turbulent that few trading ships ever=venture far from shore.  #dYet, #long=ago, #the oceans were calm and ocean=travel flourished.^As time went by, #2pirates came to rule=the seas.  #dThey preyed on helpless=vessels, #2taking gold, weapons, armor=and supplies.^Their treasures were stored in deep=caves on remote islands.  #dThis booty=was guarded by paid soldiers and by=animals bred for their ferocity.^When the oceans became rougher, #2many=of the caves could no longer be=reached.  #dIn this exhibit, #(you see=the entrance to one such cave.  #dThe=wealth stored within is enormous.%The pirate's lair is located in a=chain of islands called the ]Three=Sisters.]  #dYou will be transported=to the largest island.  #dFrom there,=#(you're on your own.^The pirate's lair has many levels.=#dAt the very bottom, #it is said, #lies=a priceless SAPPHIRE!%Planet natives believe in the curative=power of a variety of ]healing herbs.]=#dHowever, #the effectiveness of these=plants has never been verified by=Museum personnel.^This display contains a Juton bush.=#dAccording to lore, #its fruit increases=the power of other native herbs.^While this claim is doubtful, #(the=fruit is really quite tasty.  #dYou may=sample one.%Here you see a replica of the famous=enchanted Flower Fountain.#d  Legend=says that its waters once flowed in=splendor.^One day a tulip was taken from the=Fountain gardens and the Fountain=waters stopped.  #dThe stories say that=only when that flower is returned=will the fountain flow again.^Myth or fact?#<  Judge for yourself.=#PIn either case,#2 the Museum has agreed=to help search for the Tulip.%Bring the Tulip back here for a nice=reward.  #dMeanwhile, #2here's some native=gold to aid you in your search.@Thank you for returning the Tulip!=#dAs a reward, #dCharm:  +10@Different planets have different=treasures.  #dOn Tarmalon, #2as on=many planets, #2the scarcity of GOLD=makes it exceedingly valuable.^Here you see the Museum currency room.#d=It contains a small# (but noteworthy)=#portion of the planet's wealth.  #dYou=are welcome to a sample.%Stones of Wisdom is probably the most=popular bar-room game on Tarmalon.#d=It is not only fun,#2 but said to help=develop a player's intelligence.%This giant tapestry is actually a map=of the planet Tarmalon.  #dIt's the only=remaining world map made by Tarmalon=natives.^This Museum is located in the north-=east portion of the main continent.=#xBaron Kelfor's castle is on an island=in the major inland lake.^Near the bottom left of the tapestry,=#(you can see the chain of islands=called the ]THREE SISTERS.]  #dA large=pirate's lair is said to be on one=of these islands.%The underground catacombs of Armak=are infamous for their twisting=passageways and deadly monsters.=#nTo venture there, #(it is said, #2is=almost certain death.^Yet, #for many years, #(the rulers of=Tarmalon have cast their best knights=into these dungeon depths.  #dOnly a=few ever make it back to the surface.^Those who survive become tougher,#2=fiercer, #2and wiser.  #dThey emerge=virtually unbeatable in battle.^You now face the same test, #2for in a=moment, #you'll find yourself at the=very bottom of Armak.  #dthe way out=lies far above.  #dThe risk is great -=#<the PAYOFF is GREATER!!%As you well know, #2some exhibits in=this museum can be deadly,  #dbut you=haven't even seen the most dangerous=displays.^Many years ago, #2the innermost section=of this museum was blocked off.  #dSome=exhibits found there were just too=dangerous.  #dMuseum insurance rates=were skyrocketing!^Since you have succeeded where many=others have failed, #<this part of=the Museum will be open to you from=now on.  #dPerhaps you have a chance.  =#dProbably, #2you don't.%Legends say that 13 great wizards=once ruled Tarmalon, #<but that little=of their power remains.  #dThose who=escaped death and treachery ultimately=succumbed to the ravages of time.^The wax figure before you is the=Wizard of Arovyn.  #dHis power largely=gone, #2he is said to be imprisoned deep=within Kelfor castle.  #dOnly the pass-=word 'guardians' will open his door.%This exhibit shows the gateway to=Tarmalon's most dangerous dungeon.#d  It=is largely this exhibit which caused=the inner section of the Museum to be=closed off to casual explorers.^The Museum has not charted this=dungeon, #2and has little knowledge of=its contents.  #dWe know primarily=that nobody has yet emerged alive.%This magnificent beast was found=frozen to a high cliff near the=Museum.^Locals say that PEGASUS stood alert=for over a lifespan - #dpoised as if=ready to fly.  #dFinally, #2the magical=animal succumbed to the bitter cold.%Suddenly, #the ice covering PEGASUS=cracks apart!  #xThe winged horse looks=at you with probing eyes, #Pand then=lowers one wing, #2as if asking you to=climb on.%Welcome, #noble traveler, #to this=Galactic Museum on the planet of=Tarmalon.  #dThe Museum provides views=and gateways to many fascinating=aspects of planetary life.^Use standard coins to view exhibits.=#dPlease do not give away coins, #2or=feed the Tarmalon natives.  #dHave a=nice day!%Your gold bracelet glows.  #dA strange=voice sounds inside your head...=#Do not be alarmed.  #PYou are just=hearing my thoughts, #(as recorded by=the bracelet.^Since you are now wearing my bracelet,=#(I must be dead.  #dI therefore charge=you to continue my mission:  #Fto=neutralize the evil Scroll of Spells=before it destroys everything!^You see, #the leather Scroll you now=carry is the immensely evil Wizards'=Compendium.  #Since it cannot be=destroyed outright, #2you must learn=how to render its magic harmless.^BEWARE!  #FThere are those who would=think nothing of killing you in order=to possess the magic Compendium.^There is little more to tell.  #dBy=now, #you must be inside the Galactic=Museum, #Fyour entrance gained by the=bracelet and my obsidian code-disk.^This museum was built by a race of=ancient beings, #2who constructed many=such museums on many different=planets.  #dThese ]ANCIENTS] designed=each museum for their own amusement.^If you're clever, #(you'll find many=answers here.  #dYet, #since you're not=one of the ancients, ##you'll have to=scrounge around the countryside for=coins to view exhibits.^         REMEMBER YOUR QUEST.==#              Good luck.%]WELCOME TO OUR MUSEUM!  #dI am the=Museum Caretaker.  #PAlthough my=influence outside this museum is=limited, #<I'll provide you with help=and information whenever I can.^]Right now, #(you should explore the=world around you.  #dFeel free to use=the Museum exhibits or, #2if you'd=rather, #use the doors to go directly=outside.]%]Perhaps you are now strong enough to=help me.  #dLong ago, #( two priceless=specimens were stolen from the Museum:=#dThe jewelled Crown and Scepter of=MANCELLA.]^]Although Museum policy will not let=me recover them, #Pperhaps you would=like to try.  #dI don't know where the=Crown and Scepter are, #<but I have a=key which should help you.]^]Naturally, #there's a reward.]%]Congratulations on finding the=Scepter!  #dWhile you were away, #2I=discovered one more thing about the=Crown.  #dIt is stored far away from=the castle, #2deep underground.]%]I'm glad you've found the Crown!=#dI've discovered one more thing about=the Scepter.  #dIt is hidden somewhere=on this continent.]%]THE SCEPTER AND CROWN!  #dThis is truly=a great day for the Tarmalon Museum.=#dI want you to have this MAGIC ICE.  #dIt=may help you someday.  #dIt works best=inside.]%]I have disturbing news.  #dA merchant=in Big Rapids has been killed by=marauders from across the sea.]%]Laingsburg is under attack.  #dRumor=has it that the Wizards' Compendium=is behind it all.]%]The healer in Holy Point is now=missing.  #dI fear that the entire=planet is in great danger.   #dIf you=don't recover the Compendium soon,=#<all will be lost.]%]I've heard that your magic Scroll=was stolen.  #dMy sources say that it=was sold a few days later on the=black market.]%]Your stolen Scroll must be important!=#dI hear that it has been sold to a=powerful and cruel warlord.  #dYou will=need to gain strength and wisdom=before you can recover the Scroll.]%]The evil warlord is apparently using=the Wizards' Compendium to create=powerful spells of destruction.]^]The warlord lives in a fortress far=across the sea.  #dIt is said to be very=difficult to reach.]%]You must do more before I can help=you again.  #dYou may use the Museum=exhibits or explore the lands=outside.]%]Thank you and good luck.  #dHere is=the key.  #dIf you find the Scepter and=Crown, #(please bring them back to this=exhibit.]%]You have shown bravery against all=odds.  #dYou have revealed selfless=dedication in the face of adversity.=#dBy my power as Caretaker, #<I award thee=the Galactic Medal of Honor!!!]%]This medallion, #the Museum's highest=honor, #has been awarded to only a=handful of explorers across the=galaxy.  #dWear it with Pride!!^]and now, #(allow me to present our=newest display...]@This Wizards' Compendium was crafted=by Tarmalon wizards millenia ago.  #dIt=has just returned to exhibit, #2after=mysteriously disappearing several=years ago.^During its absence, #(this Scroll was=used to cast evil and powerful=spells.  #dThe Scroll was recovered, #2and=is now confined to this exhibit by=four special guard jewels.^Until now, #(this museum has considered=all magic a hoax, #dbut the leather=Scroll's abilities are stunning,=#<proving the power of Tarmalon magic.%=       THE WIZARDS' COMPENDIUM!  ==#d          Tarmalon is saved!^]Never again will my people ignore=the power of this evil device.  #dWith=the help of the four magic jewels,=#2it will be guarded night and day.]^]You have succeeded against all odds.=#dHow one person came to possess such=strength, #(courage, #(and wisdom,#2 I=shall never know.  #dTarmalon is=forever in your debt.]%=]Please look at the Ancient Artifact=exhibit and then return here!]%