' "The Legacy of Shadows"
' Created with QDK 3.53 - UNREGISTERED VERSION

define game <The Legacy of Shadows>
	asl-version <350>
	gametype singleplayer
	start <start>
	game author <Christopher Ames>
	game version <1.0>
	game copyright <©2005>
	game info <Created with QDK 3.53 - UNREGISTERED EVALUATION VERSION.>
	beforeturn {
		if got <iceblock> and ( %iceblock_timer% = 0 ) then {
			msg <The iceblock you were holding melts into a small puddle, then vanishes.>
			move <iceblock; Your_house>
			conceal <iceblock>
			set numeric <iceblock_timer; 10>
		}
		if flag <spider_distract> and ( %spider_timer% = 0 ) then {
			if here <spider> then msg <The spider seems finished with the fly.>
			flag off <spider_distract>
		}
	}
	afterturn {
		if got <iceblock> then dec <iceblock_timer; 1>
		if here <Beggar> then msg <The begger cries and pleads for you to give him something.>
		if flag <spider_distract> then dec <spider_timer; 1>
		if here <test_goblin> then {
			msg <The small goblin jumps at you and slashes you with its small claws.>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		if here <test_golem> then {
			msg <The golem slams a fist into you and you reel back gasping.>
			dec <hp; 15>
		}
		if here <huge_troll> and not flag <troll_stun> then {
			msg <The troll smashes at you with his huge club. You try to dodge aside but fail and get hit in the shoulder, causing equally huge pain and a cracking sound.>
			dec <hp; 40>
		}
		if here <were_wolf> then {
			msg <The were-wolf snarls and rakes at your with it's claws.>
			dec <hp; 10>
		}
		if flag <poison> then {
			msg <You are weakened by the poison in your blood.>
			dec <hp; 2>
		}
		if here <vampire> then {
			if flag <know_mission> then {
				msg <The vampire lunges at you and you fail to repel its attack. It grabs you painfully and bites your neck... but you can feel the power to destroy shadows keeping its evil magic at bay. The vampire angrily begins choking you instead.>
				dec <hp; 10>
			}
			else {
				msg <The vampire lunges at you and you fail to repel its attack. It grabs you painfully and bites your neck... you feel a hideous pain as the vampire drinks your blood and you collapse dead, only to rise again and serve darkness as a vampire yourself...>
				playerlose
			}
		}
		if here <scorpian> then {
			msg <The scorpian stings you, and you feel its poison surging through your veins painfully.>
			dec <hp; 10>
			flag on <poison>
		}
		if here <goblin_guard> then msg <The goblin jabs at you with his spear, but you easily avoid the clumsy blow.>
		dec <explode; 1>
		if here <goblin_army> then {
			msg <You are swarmed and surrounded by goblins you batter you with their crude weapons.>
			dec <hp; 50>
		}
	}
	command <eat #colour# potion> {
		if ( #colour# = red ) and got <red_potion> then {
			msg <You quaff the red potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			hide <red_potion>
			dec <hp; 30>
			flag on <potion_okay>
		}
		if ( #colour# = blue ) and got <blue_potion> then {
			msg <You quaff the blue potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			dec <hp; 30>
			hide <blue_potion>
			flag on <potion_okay>
		}
		if ( #colour# = green ) and got <green_potion> then {
			msg <You quaff the green potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			flag on <potion_okay>
			hide <green_potion>
			dec <hp; 30>
		}
		if ( #colour# = black ) and got <black_potion> then {
			msg <You quaff the black potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			dec <hp; 30>
			flag on <potion_okay>
			hide <black_potion>
		}
		if ( #colour# = yellow ) and got <yellow_potion> then {
			msg <You quaff the yellow potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			flag on <potion_okay>
			hide <yellow_potion>
			dec <hp; 30>
		}
		if ( #colour# = cyan ) and got <cyan_potion> then {
			msg <You quaff the cyan potion down and your blood feels suddenly pure and clean.>
			flag off <poison>
			flag on <potion_okay>
			hide <cyan_potion>
		}
		if ( #colour# = magenta ) and got <magenta_potion> then {
			msg <You quaff the magenta potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			flag on <potion_okay>
			hide <magenta_potion>
			dec <hp; 30>
		}
		if got <orange_potion> and ( #colour# = orange ) then {
			msg <You quaff the orange potion down and feel huge explosions in your stomach that instantly kill you.>
			playerlose
			flag on <potion_okay>
		}
		if got <white_potion> and ( #colour# = white ) then {
			msg <You quaff the white potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			hide <white_potion>
			flag on <potion_okay>
			dec <hp; 30>
		}
		if got <grey_potion> and ( #colour# = grey ) then {
			msg <You quaff the grey potion down and gasp as you feel instantly weaker.>
			flag on <potion_okay>
			hide <grey_potion>
			dec <hp; 30>
		}
		if not flag <potion_okay> then msg <You don't see that anywhere.>
		flag off <potion_okay>
	}
	command <use bottle> {
		if got <bottle_sand> then {
			msg <You tip the sand out of your bottle and it falls into a small heap.>
			move <sand; #quest.currentroom#>
			hide <bottle_sand>
			show <bottle_empty>
			give <bottle_empty>
			flag on <use_okay>
		}
		if got <bottle_spider> then {
			if here <cage> then {
				msg <You open your bottle and let the water spider free, which scurries out of the cage straight to the masked man. |n"A spider! Aaahh!" the masked man screams, flinging his arms up and trying to avoid it. You notice a key fly out of his pocket and land just inside the cage. Once the spider is out of sight he calms down and looks at you.|n"If you so much as utter a word of that to anyone..." he lets his threat hang in the air.>
				show <cage_key>
			}
			else msg <You open your bottle and let the water spider free, which quickly scurries away out of sight.>
			hide <bottle_spider>
			show <bottle_empty>
			give <bottle_empty>
			flag on <use_okay>
		}
		if got <bottle_rope> then {
			flag on <use_okay>
			msg <You untie the rope from the bottle.>
			hide <bottle_rope>
			show <rope>
			give <rope>
			show <bottle_empty>
			give <bottle_empty>
		}
		if got <bottle_ash> then {
			msg <You tip the ash out of your bottle into a small pile on the floor.>
			hide <bottle_ash>
			show <bottle_empty>
			give <bottle_empty>
			show <ash>
			move <ash; #quest.currentroom#>
			flag on <use_okay>
		}
		if not flag <use_okay> then msg <You don't have that.>
		flag off <use_okay>
	}
	command <eat bottle> if got <bottle_water> or got <bottle_beer> then {
		if got <bottle_water> then {
			msg <You take out the cork and take a swig from your bottle of water. Before you know it the bottle is empty.>
			show <bottle_empty>
			hide <bottle_water>
			give <bottle_empty>
		}
		if got <bottle_beer> then {
			msg <You take out the cork and take a swig of the beer. The moment it hits your throat you choak and gasp as it burns your mouth. You spit out the foul brew and tip the rest out on impulse.>
			show <bottle_empty>
			hide <bottle_beer>
			give <bottle_empty>
			dec <hp; 25>
		}
	}
	else msg <That is not a valid command.>
	command <help> helpdisplaytext <help>
	command <attack #@whattoattack# with #@whattoattackwith#> if here <#whattoattack#> then {
		if got <#whattoattackwith#> then do <weapon_list> else msg <You don't have that.>
	}
	else msg <You can't see that here.>
	command <spells> if flag <spell_light> then {
		msg <You know the following spells: |xn>
		if flag <spell_light> then msg <Light|xn>
		if flag <spell_reveal> then msg <, Reveal|xn>
		if flag <spell_flare> then msg <, flare|xn>
	}
	else msg <You don't know any spells yet.>
	command <cast #whattocast#> do <cast_a_spell>
	command <eat #@whattoeat#> if ( #@whattoeat# = sweetcake ) or ( #@whattoeat# = onion soup ) or ( #@whattoeat# = elixer ) or ( #@whattoeat# = bread ration ) or ( #whattoeat# = bread ) then {
		hide <#@whattoeat#>
		if ( #@whattoeat# = sweetcake ) then {
			msg <You eat the sweetcake. It tastes, not surprisingly, very sweet. You recover 25 health.>
			if ( %hp% > 75 ) then set numeric <hp; 100> else inc <hp; 25>
		}
		if ( #@whattoeat# = onion soup ) then {
			msg <You chug down the onion soup, which has gone cold already. It tastes bad, but still restores 10 health.>
			if ( %hp% > 90 ) then set numeric <hp; 100> else inc <hp; 10>
			hide <onion_soup>
		}
		if ( #@whattoeat# = elixer ) then {
			msg <You drink the elixer and feel fully refreshed and revitalised!>
			set numeric <hp; 100>
		}
		if ( #@whattoeat# = bread ration ) then {
			msg <You eat the bread ration. It tastes quite bland, but restores 40 health.>
			if ( %hp% <= 60 ) then inc <hp; 40> else set numeric <hp; 100>
		}
		if ( #@whattoeat# = bread ) then {
			msg <You take a bite out of the bread and gag. The bread was mouldy and you feel weakened. You throw the rest of the bread away>
			dec <hp:30>
		}
	}
	else {
		if got <#@whattoeat#> then msg <You can't eat that.> else msg <You don't have that.>
	}
	command <read #@whattoread#> if here <#whattoread#> or got <#whattoread#> then {
		if ( #@whattoread# = diary ) and got <hut_diary> then msg <You flick through the diary and have difficulty reading the messy scrawl. You do notice several references and sketches of some female who from what you can guess is his lover.>
		if here <inkhle_signpost> and ( #@whattoread# = signpost ) then {
			flag on <read_okay>
			msg <NORTH - Rashton desert|nSOUTH - Inkhle villiage|nEAST - Misty woods|nWEST - Konito beach>
		}
		if here <endless_path_post> and ( #@whattoread# = signpost ) then {
			flag on <read_okay>
			msg <SOUTH - He who possesses the weapon of the sun stand forth and enter the golden age.>
		}
		if ( #@whattoread# = magic scroll ) and got <magic_scroll> then {
			flag on <read_okay>
			if flag <taken_jewels> and here <old_chest> then {
				if flag <desert_grave_mist> then msg <In desperation you try to read the incantation on the magic scroll, but the evil mist dampens your words and nothing happens.> else {
					msg <In desperation you read the magic scroll. As you speak the strange incantation out loud there is a loud noise and the scroll disintigrates in your hands. Instantly you appear in the desert hut.>
					goto <in_hut>
					hide <magic_scroll>
					move <sand; desert_hut>
					move <Felix; desert_hut>
				}
			}
			else msg <You don't really want to read the scroll when you don't know what it does.>
		}
		if ( #@whattoread# = signpost ) and here <phrutia_signpost> then {
			flag on <read_okay>
			msg <NW - Valitora Castle.|nNE - Standing Circle.|nWEST - Nith Ruins|nEAST - Djen Volcano|nSOUTH - Rashton Desert|n>
		}
		if here <desert_sign> and ( #@whattoread# = signpost ) then {
			msg <NORTH - A lone witch's cave>
			flag on <read_okay>
		}
		if ( #@whattoread# = spellbook of Flare ) and got <spellbook_flare> then {
			if flag <spell_flare> then msg <You read the book again, but pick up nothing extra on the Flare spell.> else {
				msg <You sit down and begin to study the Flare spell.|n|nYou learn the |bFlare|xb spell!|n|nThe flare spell is a powerful fire spell that engulfs everything around you in flames. Unfortunetly it will also damage the caster severly, so it is best to use it only when in high health and if really needed.>
				flag on <spell_flare>
				flag on <read_okay>
			}
		}
		if ( #@whattoread# = scrawlings ) and here <scrawlings> then {
			msg <Goblinz rulz!|nI is Gr8t!|nGo furzer and youse d00ds shall bee uber-pwned with our 3l33tn3ss.>
			flag on <read_okay>
		}
		if ( #@whattoread# = dispel_book ) and here <dispel_book> then {
			if flag <spell_dispel> then msg <You try to read the text but it is too small and blurry to read.> else {
				msg <You open the book and your mind is suddenly blasted by knowledge.|n|nYou learn the |bDispel|xb spell!|n|nThis spell contains the power to dispel some magic illusions and barriers with the power of light.|n>
				flag on <spell_dispel>
			}
			flag on <read_okay>
		}
		if not flag <read_okay> then msg <You can't read that.>
		flag off <read_okay>
	}
	else msg <You can't see that here.>
	command <wear #@whattowear#> {
		if ( #@whattowear# = lab cloak ) and got <lab_cloak> then {
			msg <You wear the lab cloak.>
			set string <armour; lab_cloak>
			flag on <wear_okay>
		}
		if not flag <wear_okay> then msg <You can't wear that.>
		flag off <wear_okay>
	}
	command <climb #@whattoclimb#> {
		if ( #whattoclimb# = beach_cliff_bottom ) and here <beach_cliff_bottom> then {
			msg <You try to climb the massive cliff but make it no further than a few metres before you give up and climb down again. You'll need some kind of aid to climb this.>
			flag on <climb_okay>
		}
		if ( #whattoclimb# = inkhle_trees ) and here <inkhle_trees> then {
			flag on <climb_okay>
			msg <With some effort you climb up the tallest of the four trees.>
			goto <inkhle_tree_top>
		}
		if ( #whattoclimb# = cliff_top ) and here <cliff_top> then {
			msg <You can't climb down the cliff without something to prevent your falling. Perhaps a rope would work?>
			set <climb_okay; >
		}
		if ( #whattoclimb# = cliff_bottom ) and here <cliff_bottom> then {
			msg <You have no hope of climbing back up the cliff without some advanced climbing device.>
			flag on <climb_okay>
		}
		if ( #whattoclimb# = teller_tree ) and here <teller_tree> then {
			flag on <climb_okay>
			msg <You climb up the tree and notice that the tree strangely doesn't doesn't even move when you put your weight on the thin branches. You reach the top of the tree but find nothing of interest and climb down again.>
		}
		if not flag <climb_okay> then msg <You can't climb that.>
		flag off <climb_okay>
	}
	command <open #@whattoopen#> {
		if ( #@whattoopen# = cupboard ) and here <your_cupboard> then {
			flag on <open_okay>
			if not flag <your_cupboard_open> then {
				msg <You open your cupboard.>
				flag on <your_cupboard_open>
			}
			else msg <Your cupboard is already open.>
		}
		if ( #@whattoopen# = chest ) and here <old_chest> then {
			flag on <open_okay>
			if flag <old_chest_open> then msg <The chest is already open.> else {
				msg <You open the old chest.>
				flag on <old_chest_open>
			}
		}
		if not flag <open_okay> then msg <You can't open that.>
		flag off <open_okay>
	}
	command <close #@whattoclose#> {
		if ( #@whattoclose# = cupboard ) and here <your_cupboard> then {
			flag on <close_okay>
			if flag <your_cupboard_open> then {
				msg <You close the cupboard.>
				flag off <your_cupboard_open>
			}
			else msg <The cupboard is already closed.>
		}
		if ( #whattoclose# = chest ) and got <old_chest> then {
			flag on <close_okay>
			if flag <old_chest_open> then {
				msg <You close the old chest.>
				flag off <old_chest_open>
			}
			else msg <The old chest is already closed.>
		}
		if not flag <close_okay> then msg <You can't close that.>
		flag off <close_okay>
	}
	command <rest> do <rest>
	command <sleep> do <rest>
	command <use leather pouch> do <release_fly>
	command <use pouch> do <release_fly>
	command <kill spider> if here <spider> then {
		msg <The spider sees your attack coming from the large shadow and scuttles out of the way, then bites you.>
		dec <hp; 5>
	}
	else msg <You can't see that here.>
	command <squash spider> if here <spider> then {
		msg <You try to squash the spider but it sees your attacking coming from the large shadow and scuttles out of the way then bites you.>
		dec <hp; 5>
	}
	else msg <You don't see that here.>
	command <use army flag> if not exists <small_hole> and here <hut_rope2> and flag <notice_breeze> then {
		msg <You hold up the army flag and watch it carefully. Soon you can see where the breeze is coming from, and find a small hole.>
		show <small_hole>
	}
	else msg <You hold up your army flag proudly.>
	command <cheater> {
		show <short_sword>
		give <short_sword>
		flag on <left_villiage>
		goto <Phrutia>
		flag on <spell_light>
		flag on <spell_reveal>
		show <bottle_empty>
		give <bottle_empty>
		show <first_gem>
		give <first_gem>
		show <silver_knife>
		give <silver_knife>
		flag on <standing_circle>
		flag on <know_mission>
		give <rope>
	}
	command <push button> if here <nith_button> then {
		msg <You hear a clicking to the south.>
		flag on <south_path_open>
	}
	command <smash mirror> do <mirror>
	command <break mirror> do <mirror>
	error <badcommand; That is not a valid command.>
	error <badthing; You can't see that here.>
	error <badgo; You didn't say where you wanted to go.>
	error <baditem; You can't see that anywhere.>
	error <badpronoun; You didn't say what '#quest.error.pronoun#' you are referring to.>
	define variable <hp>
		type numeric
		value <100>
		display <Health: !>
		onchange if ( %hp% <= 0 ) then {
			msg <Your wounds become too great and painfull for you to continue on. You let our a scream and fall to the ground dead.>
			playerlose
		}
	end define
	define variable <gold_coins>
		type numeric
		value <0>
		display nozero <Gold coins: !>
	end define
	define variable <lessons_passed>
		type numeric
		value <0>
		display nozero <Lessons passed: !>
		onchange {
			if ( %lessons_passed% = 3 ) then {
				msg <You've managed to complete all three of your lessons! As you consider this fact the headmaster of the acadamy walks up and hands you a trophy.|n"Well done! Our usual painter on holidays so you can have this trophy as recognition instead," the headmaster says. You take it and the headmaster walks off again.>
				show <acadamy_trophy>
				give <acadamy_trophy>
				set numeric <lessons_passed; 0>
			}
		}
	end define
	define variable <moonstones>
		type numeric
		value <0>
		display nozero <Moonstones: !>
	end define
end define

define synonyms
end define

define room <start>
	alias <Darkness>
	script msg <"So you have awoken? That is good," a voice says. >
	description <You can see only darkness surround you.>

	define object <Voices>
		alias <Voice>
		look <You can see nothing, but you are sure you heard a voice.>
		take msg <You can not see what there is to take.>
		speak {
			msg <"Who's there?" You call boldly.|n"He is returning. You can feel it can't you? You may not consciously realise it but it is coming out in your dreams," a strangely familiar voice calls. You reach out wildly with your arms but can reach nothing.|n"What do you mean? Who is coming?" you call.|n"The master of shadows, the leader of darkness. He was struck down once but now he is gathering power quickly," the voice calls sadly.|n"Why are you telling me this?" you ask quietly, moved by the tone of the voice.|n"You have been chosen to be the next Light-bringer. Only you can stop the dark lord from rising once again into power," the voice says. You are startled at this, and reply after a moment.|n"Why me? I have no position of power, no mighty strength, no..." you begin, but are interupted by the voice.|n"The reason will become clear someday. Now tell me young man, will you stand against the forces of darkness?">
			choose <acceptquest>
		}
		examine <You can see nothing, but you are sure you heard a voice.>
		prefix <the>
		displaytype <Character>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

end define

define room <Your_house>
	alias <your house>
	look <Your house is small by Inkhle's standard but you don't mind. This is where you have lived for most of your life and you know every inch of it, from the dark wooden walls and floor to the stain on the floor from when you were sick as a child.>

	define object <your_bed>
		alias <bed>
		look <Your bed is made of a wooden frame, a bag full of feathers and some animal furs. It's not the best bed around but it has served you well over the years. You can SLEEP or REST to sleep on it.>
		take msg <Your bed is far to large and heavy to lift.>
		speak <You can not speak to an object.>
		examine if flag <searchedbed> then msg <The search through your bed but find nothing else unexpected.> else {
			msg <You search through your bed and to your surprise find a cold coin!>
			flag on <searchedbed>
			inc <gold_coins; 1>
		}
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <your_cupboard>
		alias <cupboard>
		look <Your cupboard is made of magohony and is quite large. It has two equally large hinged doors. You can OPEN and CLOSE it.>
		take msg <Your cupboard is attached to the wall and can not be taken.>
		speak <You can't talk to an object.>
		examine if flag <your_cupboard_open> then {
			if flag <searchedyourcupboard> then msg <You search through your cupboard but find nothing else of interest.> else {
				msg <You search through your cupboard and find nothing much of interest. You do notice a shirt and some pants that don't fit you though so you decide to take them and find something to do with them.>
				show <shirt>
				show <pants>
				give <shirt>
				give <pants>
				flag on <searchedyourcupboard>
			}
		}
		else msg <You can't search your cupboard while it is closed.>
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <shirt>
		alias <shirt>
		look <This shirt is old and slightly worn, but still useable. It is too small for you to wear.>
		take
		speak <You can not speak to this item.>
		examine <You check the shirt's pockets but find they are empty.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <your shirt>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <pants>
		alias <pants>
		look <These pants are long and have been patched up several times, but are still usable. They are too large for you to wear.>
		take
		speak <You can not speak to an item.>
		examine if flag <searchedpants> then msg <You check the pockets of the pants but find nothing else.> else {
			msg <You check the pockets of the pants and find a gold coin in one of them.>
			inc <gold_coins; 1>
			flag on <searchedpants>
		}
		prefix <the>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <your pants>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <your_table>
		alias <table>
		look <Your table is small since you have lived alone for several years. It is stained in many spots but is still as sturdy as the day you bought it.>
		take msg <You succeed in lifting the table slightly but it is too heavy to carry.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You check your table carefully but nothing except more stains.>
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <your_cooler>
		alias <Cooler>
		look <Your cooler was a clever idea by your father before he died: it's a box filled with ice. Well, maybe not that clever.>
		take msg <Your cooler is too heavy to carry for long, so you leave it be.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine {
			msg <You dig through the cooler but find it empty of all food. There's still a lot of spare ice though.>
			reveal <iceblock>
		}
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <iceblock>
		alias <iceblock>
		look <The iceblock seems misty and discoloured, and is melting quickly in your hands.>
		take <You take it, and it starts melting in your hands.>
		gain set numeric <iceblock_timer; 6>
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <You find nothing special about the iceblock, aside from it's rapid melting.>
		prefix <the>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		invisible
		drop {
			msg <As you drop the iceblock it melts into a small puddle, then vanishes.>
			move <iceblock; Your_house>
			conceal <iceblock>
		}
		lose
	end define

	north <Inkhle_villiage_square>
end define

define room <Inkhle_villiage_square>
	alias <village square>
	prefix <the>
	look <The village square is what marks the middle of Inkhle. It is a cheerful place and most villiage events are held here. Most of the area is open green grass, but there are a few trees dotted about and the statue of the mayor sits dominatly in the very centre. You can exit the town to the north, and the markets and the slums lie nearby.>

	define object <Mayor_statue>
		alias <statue>
		alt <Mayor's statue; mayor statue; statue of the mayor>
		look <This statue was erected in the very centre of Inkhle several years back and is carved from stone. The statue's face is clearly that of the town's mayor.>
		take msg <You decide it would not be wise to steal the town's main icon, even if you could carry it.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <Looking closely at the statue you can see some slight faults in the detail, though these may have been caused over time.>
		prefix <a>
		suffix <of the mayor>
		displaytype <object>
		detail <statue of the mayor>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <inkhle_trees>
		alias <trees>
		alt <tree>
		look <There are four trees in total in various spots around the village square. The trees were the only ones not cut down during the original construction of the village and are very tall as a consequence. You can CLIMB them.>
		take msg <You are not strong enough to uproot such a large tree.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You look carefully at each of the trees and find that one of them has a hollow spot. You look inside but find nothing.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <little_girl>
		alias <little girl>
		alt <girl>
		look if flag <happy_girl> then msg <The little girl stands under the tallest of the trees looking around happily. She wears a bright pink dress and has a ribbon in her hair.> else msg <The little girl stands under the tallest of the trees looking upwards sadly. She wears a bright pink dress and has a ribbon in her hair.>
		take msg <You don't want to take the little girl anywhere.>
		speak if flag <happy_girl> then msg <"Hello! Thanks for the nest earlier, it will make a great present for my Mum!" the little girl says happily to you.> else msg <"Please sir," the little girl says nervously, "Can you fetch me that nest up in the tree? I can't manage to reach it...">
		examine <The ribbon in the girls hair looks strangely familiar, then you remember Saria, your girlfriend, was making them and giving them out during last week's festival.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <she>
		give <nest> {
			msg <You hand the nest to the little girl and she squeels gleefully.|n"Thank you so much sir! I will use this as a present for my mummy!" the girl says happily. She gives you a gold coin.|n"Here have this. I found it nearby earlier!" she says.>
			hide <nest>
			inc <gold_coins; 1>
			flag on <happy_girl>
		}
	end define

	north if not got <short_sword> then msg <You go to leave the village when a guard approaches you.|n"Sorry buddy, but the mayor said no-one was to leave the village without some form of protection. With monsters increasing it's to dangerous to go out alone and unarmed," the guard says apologetically. You nod your understanding and back off. You decide to go buy a weapon before you leave.> else {if flag <know_place> then do <leave_inkhle> else msg <You'd better not leave the village until you know where Phrutia lies. Perhaps one of your friends might know?>}
	south <Your_house>
	east <inkhle_slums>
	west <inkhle_markets>
end define

define room <inkhle_tree_top>
	alias <tree top>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are at the top of the tallest of Inkhle's four trees. Large branches are sticking out at odd angles and leaves brush against you continuously to the wind. You have a good view of the town from here.>

	define object <nest>
		alias <bird's nest>
		alt <nest>
		look <This bird's nest is made of twigs, leaves and other natural items. It is small and made very well.>
		take if flag <bird_eating> then {
			if here <bird> then {
				msg <You quickly take the nest while the bird is distracted by the apple.>
				give <nest>
			}
			else {
				msg <You pick it up.>
				give <nest>
			}
		}
		else {
			if here <bird> then {
				msg <You reach for the nest but the bird pecks at your fingers painfully.>
				dec <hp; 5>
			}
			else {
				msg <You pick it up.>
				give <nest>
			}
		}
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You carefully poke through the nest but find nothing of interest in it.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <bird>
		alias <bird>
		look if flag <bird_eating> then msg <The bird is sitting on a branch pecking at the old apple you gave it.> else msg <The bird is sitting on a branch watching over its nest.>
		take {
			msg <As you reach for the bird it pecks you on the arm. Rubbing your arm painfully you retreat.>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <The bird seems oblivious of your call.>
		examine if flag <bird_eating> then msg <You don't want to get to close to the bird in case you disturb it.> else msg <The bird seems angry about something and is glaring at you. Its feathers are ruffled and uneven, making you think it was involved in a fight.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		give <old_apple> {
			msg <You carefully balance your apple on a branch near the bird. The bird chirps and flutters over to the apple and begins pecking at it.>
			hide <old_apple>
			flag on <bird_eating>
		}
	end define

	down <Inkhle_villiage_square>
end define

define room <inkhle_slums>
	alias <slums>
	prefix <the>
	look <As you look around you shudder. Around this part of town there are few large houses, or indeed any useable houses at all. There are tents and makeshift-huts around filled with poor people. This area is also well known for it's less law-abiding characters.>

	define object <Beggar>
		alias <beggar>
		look <As you look at the begger he looks back pleadingly. He is dressed in rags and has a hat placed in front of him.>
		take msg <You don't want to take the beggar with you.>
		speak choose <Beggar_talk>
		examine <As you bend closer to examine the begger he backs away in fright. You notice he smells bad, but that's all.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
		give <shirt> if flag <beggar_happy> then {
			msg <You smile at the beggar and give him your old shirt. The beggar grins broadly and takes it.|n"You are far to generous my friend! Please, take my gold coin as thanks," the beggar says, motioning towards his hat. You start to protest but the beggar scowls slighlty and interupts. "A coin has little worth when no stores will let me in." With that said the beggar gets up and walks off carrying the clothes happily. Just as he leaves you notice that he has not just left the coin behind, he has left his hat behind too! You take them both and look for the beggar to return his hat to.>
			hide <shirt>
			hide <Beggar>
			hide <beggars_coin>
			give <beggars_hat>
			inc <gold_coins; 1>
		}
		else {
			hide <shirt>
			msg <You smile at the beggar and hand him your old shirt. The beggar grins broadly and takes it.|n"I thank you greatly my friend!" The beggar says.>
			flag on <beggar_happy>
		}
		give <pants> if flag <searchedpants> then {
			if flag <beggar_happy> then {
				msg <You smile at the beggar and hand him your old pants. The beggar grins broadly and takes them.|n"You are far to generous my friend! Please, take my gold coin as thanks," the beggar says, motioning towards his hat. You start to protest but the beggar scowls slightly and interupts. "A coin has little worth when no stores will let me in." With that said the beggar gets up and walks off carrying the clothes happily. Just as he leaves you notice that he has not just left the coin behind, he has left his hat behind too! You take them both and look for the beggar to return his hat to.>
				hide <beggars_coin>
				hide <Beggar>
				give <beggars_hat>
				hide <pants>
				inc <gold_coins; 1>
			}
			else {
				msg <You smile and hand the beggar your old pants. The beggar grins broadly as he takes them.|n"I thank you greatly my friend!" the beggar says.>
				hide <pants>
				flag on <beggar_happy>
			}
			else then msg <You smile at the beggar and hand him your old pants. He is about to take them then stops as he hears a jingling.|n"Hadn't you better empty them first?" he asks. You stare amazed at the beggar's honesty.>
		}
		else msg <You smile at the beggar and hand him your old pants. He is about to take them then stops as he hears a jingling.|n"Hadn't you better empty them first?" he asks. You stare amazed at the beggar's honesty.>
	end define

	define object <beggars_hat>
		alias <hat>
		look if not got <beggars_hat> then {
			msg <The beggar's hat sits on the dirt near the beggar. It is tattered and dirty, and contains a single gold coin.>
			show <beggars_coin>
		}
		else msg <The beggar's hat is tattered and dirty.>
		take msg <As you reach to take the hat the beggar yells loudly and you back away.>
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine if not got <beggars_hat> then msg <As you move to examine the hat the beggar yells angrily and waves you away from it.> else {
			msg <You carefully examine the beggar's hat and notice a small scrawling reading "sam's!">
			flag on <knowbeggar>
		}
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <the beggar's hat>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <beggars_coin>
		alias <gold coin>
		look <This coin is dirty and old, suggesting it has spent a long time in the open.>
		take msg <As you reach for the coin the beggar yells loudly and you back away.>
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <As you look closer at the coin the beggar yells and waves you away.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <the beggar's gold coin>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <guy>
		alias <suspicious teenager>
		alt <teenager; teen>
		look <He wanders around the streets but never seems to actually get anywhere. He is wearing dark clothing and has his face covered. He looks very suspicious.>
		take msg <You'd rather not get to close to him.>
		speak <The teenager seems surprised your talking to him.|n"You don't happen to have... any awards do you? I'll make it worth your while..." he says, then wanders off again.>
		examine <As you look closer at the teenager he glares at you.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
		give <acadamy_trophy> {
			msg <The teenager looks surprised as you offer him your hard-earned trophy.|n"You'll sell it to me? I can give you four gold coins," the teenager asks. You know that what you are doing is wrong in almost every meaning of the word, but since your desperate for gold you accept. He hands you four gold coins, takes the trophy then quickly dashes off. It occurs to you not once you ever saw his face.>
			hide <acadamy_trophy>
			inc <gold_coins; 4>
			hide <guy>
		}
	end define

	west <Inkhle_villiage_square>
end define

define room <inkhle_markets>
	alias <markets>
	prefix <the>
	look <You are in the middle of Inkhle's market place. All around you people rush around buying  vegetables, helmets and just about everything inbetween. The general atmosphere here is happy and you can't help but feel your spirits uplifted as you watch people talk and shop. There are many stalls that you can visit yourself here and your girlfriend Sheena lives nearby.>
	place <a; inkhle_feeding>
	place <the; inkhle_acadamy>
	place <a; fruit_vege_store>
	place <a; weapon_store>

	define object <crowd>
		alias <crowd>
		look <You look at the large crowd and are amazed by its size. Dozens of people rush around and you begin to feel slightly dizzy and claustrophobic.>
		take msg <You wish you could take the crowds away but that is nothing but a fantasy.>
		speak <There is nobody you recognise in the crowd but you try and strike up a conversation with a strange who rudely ignores you and continues their shopping.>
		examine if flag <thatchum> then {
			msg <You search the large crowd and eventually find a man who appears to be Mr. Thatchum.|n"Excuse me, are you Mr. Thatchum?" you ask the man.|n"Nope," he says, "I'm his brother. Why did you want him?"|n"Oh I just needed to learn a light spell from him," you say.|n"I can teach you that if you want it, it's a pretty simple spell after all," he offers.|n"That would be great thanks!" you say.|n|nYou learn the |bLight|xb spell! |n|n"Thanks a bunch!" you say.|n"No worries," Mr. Thatchum's brother says, then walks off.>
			flag off <thatchum>
			flag on <spell_light>
		}
		else msg <People are moving around so fast you can't focus on any individuals for long enough. >
		prefix <a large>
		displaytype <characters>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	south <Sarias_house>
	east <Inkhle_villiage_square>
end define

define room <inkhle_feeding>
	alias <feeding area>
	prefix <a>
	look <This large tent was set up by the generous mayor to feed all the poor and homeless people in the town. The area is filled with old tables and some poor people eating bowls of gruel. It saddens you to see people in such desperation.>
	out <inkhle_markets>

	define object <poor_guys>
		alias <poor people>
		look <There are many poor and homeless people sitting at tables and eating stew. Most seem sad and lonely, but some talk to each other and it cheers you to see a few laughing.>
		take msg <You have enough respect to leave the poor people to their feeding.>
		speak if flag <knowbeggar> then msg <You ask a few of the poor people if they have seen Sam anywhere around. Most of them do not know who you are talking about, but one says he saw him around somewhere.> else msg <You try talking to one of the poor people but he gets angry and yells that you don't know what it's like for him. After that you back away.>
		examine <You'd rather not get to close in case someone mistakes you for one of them. You have worked hard to earn respect in this town, and don't want to loose it now.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <characters>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <flies>
		alias <flies>
		look <There is a large group of flies flying around the area, probably attracted by the smell. >
		take msg <You try to catch a fly but fail several times. Eventually you succeed in catching one in your palm but as soon as you open your hand to look at it it flies away.>
		speak <The flies buzz at you when you speak. Actually they buzz at you even when you don't speak.>
		examine <The flies are too small to examine properly, even if one would stay still long enough>
		prefix <a lot of>
		displaytype <characters>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
		use <leather_pouch> if flag <searched_pouch> then {
			msg <You managed to catch a fly in your leather pouch and quickly pull the drawstring tight.>
			hide <leather_pouch>
			show <leather_pouch_fly>
			give <leather_pouch_fly>
		}
		else msg <You try to catch a fly in your leather pouch but the pouch seems to be full already.>
	end define

	define object <leather_pouch_fly>
		alias <leather pouch>
		alt <pouch>
		look <The pouch the mayor gave you is small and made of leather. It has a drawstring to keep it closed. Inside is a fly, which you can release by USEing it.>
		take
		speak <As you speak to the pouch you hear the fly buzzing back.>
		examine <You can't search the pouch without letting the fly out.>
		prefix <a small>
		suffix <(fly)>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	north <inkhle_kitchen>
end define

define room <inkhle_kitchen>
	alias <kitchen>
	prefix <a>
	look <This is the kitchen conected to the feeding area for poor and homeless people. Around you the generous are cooking vegetables into some kind of stew and pots boil loudly over hot fires. You are surprised to see the mayor himself here working.>

	define object <cooking_pot>
		alias <pot>
		look <This is a large metal pot filled with slowly boiling vegetables and water. The outside looks rusted, but the inside has been cleaned.>
		take {
			msg <As you touch the pot you wince as you burn your hands. You wisely choose to leave the pot be.>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <The pot has two handles on each side and the bottom rests on some kind of metal device above an open fire. The vegetables seem to be mostly composed of carrots, beans and the like.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		detail <a cooking pot>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <inkhle_mayor>
		alias <mayor>
		look <The mayor of Inkhle looks just as tall and, er... less atractive as his statue counterpart. He is wearing some old clothes to fit in with the scene, but his posture still demands attention and respect.>
		take msg <You can't take the mayor!>
		speak if flag <annoyed_mayor> then msg <After what happened before you dare not speak to the mayor again.> else msg <"You're working in here?" you ask the mayor, forgetting to address him correctly. |n"Yes, something you commoners should do more often. Help the poor," the mayor says proudly. You leave him be.>
		examine if flag <annoyed_mayor> then msg <You dare not get to close to the mayor again.> else {
			msg <You peer to look closely at the mayor and notice he seems to have been scarred on his cheek. As you ponder this the mayor catches you looking and looks angry.|n"Why are you staring at me like that!" the mayor says in annoyance.|n"Er... nothing, it's nothing," you say hurridly.|n"If it's my scar I got that when spilling the cooking pot last week. Now begon!"|nYou surpress the urge to laugh and quickly walk out of the kitchen before he notices.>
			flag on <annoyed_mayor>
			goto <inkhle_feeding>
		}
		prefix <the>
		displaytype <character>
		detail <Inkhle's mayor>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <inkhle_cooks>
		alias <cooks>
		look <To the side of the room are a small group of volunteer cooks working busily on making stew for the poor people. They all look exhausted and are wearing dirty clothes to fit in.>
		take msg <You'd better leave the cooks to their cooking.>
		speak if flag <knowbeggar> then {
			msg <You ask the cooks if they have seen Sam here and they laugh. To your surprise Sam isn't just here, he's actually working in the corner preparing ingrediants!>
			flag off <knowbeggar>
			show <cook_beggar>
		}
		else msg <"I'm sorry we're too busy to speak now unless it's really important," one of the cooks say before you get a chance to open your mouth.>
		examine <You don't want to get to close incase your disturb them or get in the way.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <characters>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <cook_beggar>
		alias <Sam the beggar>
		alt <sam; beggar>
		look <Sam is wearing the clothes you gave him now and is helping to prepare the food for other poor people. He looks quite happy now that he is working instead of begging>
		take msg <You decide it would be better to leave Sam to his cooking.>
		speak if flag <helpedcook> then msg <You say a quick hello to Sam who is still helping the other cooks. > else {
			msg <"Hello Sam!" You say. Sam turns around and sees you.|n"Well if it isn't the great man from before! The clothes you gave me are great, much better than my old ones!" Sam says.|n"It was nothing. It's amazing that you can be here helping everyone else when you yourself have little food," you say.|n"I just like to help others I guess. Besides if I help here I get all the leftovers I can eat! Say, why don't you help to?" Sam asks.>
			choose <cook>
		}
		examine <As you look closely you can see the pants you gave Sam have been cut so that they fit him and the shirt has been torn slightly.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
		hidden
		give <beggars_hat> {
			hide <beggars_hat>
			msg <You offer the hat to Sam.|n"Well I'll be. I forgot my hat. Thanks a bunch friend. Here, have this," Sam says offering a sweetcake. "Don't worry, I get plenty of food when I work here, and I can't stand sweet food.">
			show <Sweetcake>
			give <Sweetcake>
		}
	end define

	define object <Sweetcake>
		alias <sweetcake>
		look <This sweetcake is small and brown. It is coated with sugar to make it sweet. You can EAT it.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <You find nothing out of the ordinary about the sweetcake.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <consumable>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <leather_pouch>
		alias <leather pouch>
		alt <pouch>
		look <The pouch the mayor gave you is small and made of leather. It has a drawstring to keep it closed. You can USE it on some things to put them in the pouch.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine if flag <searched_pouch> then msg <You search the pouch but find it is empty.> else {
			msg <You search through the pouch and find a whopping six gold coins in it! The mayor sure is generous.>
			flag on <searched_pouch>
			inc <gold_coins; 6>
		}
		prefix <a small>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	south <inkhle_feeding>
end define

define room <Sarias_house>
	alias <Saria's house>
	look <Saria's house is very small by Inkhle's standards, even smaller than your house, but the furniture in it is of far higher quality. The theme seems to be pink this month, and most things are painted that colour, or have some pink element to them.>

	define object <sarias_picture>
		alias <picture>
		look <Saria's picture is hanging on the south wall. It is a picture of an elephant, but coloured pink. The sight of it almost seems comical.>
		take msg <"Hey, leave that alone!" Saria says and reach for the picture. You leave it be.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <As you look carefully at the picture you notice the elephant has something written down its trunk. You can just make out the words "In love of" but the rest is too blurred to read.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <Sarias_bed>
		alias <bed>
		look <Saria's bed is larger than yours, and could probably sleep two people if they were small enough. It is coloured pink.>
		take msg <Saria's bed is far too heavy to move, and besides that would be stealing.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <As you look closer at Saria's bed you see traces of blue from the previous month.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <sarias_bath>
		alias <bath>
		look <Saria's house is one of the few with it's own bath. The bath rests on ground level, but you can see a fireplace underneath to heat any water in it. The bath is painted pink.>
		take msg <The bath is surprisingly light when empty, but one look from Saria makes you put it down.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine if not flag <spider_dead> then {
			msg <You look into Saria's bath and see a large spider sitting in it.>
			show <spider>
		}
		else msg <You look into Saria's bath but don't see anything of interest.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <spider>
		alias <spider>
		look <The spider is pretty large and resides in Saria's bath. It scuttles around and as you look at it it stops and looks back>
		take {
			msg <You reach to take the spider but jerk your hand back as it bites you. Thankfully this spider doesn't seem to be poisonous.>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <The spider says nothing.>
		examine <You look closely at the spider but don't notice anything unusual.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		use <leather_pouch_fly> {
			msg <You pull the drawstring on the leather pouch and direct the opening to the spider. The fly flies out of the pouch and the spider jumps on it distracted.>
			hide <leather_pouch_fly>
			show <leather_pouch>
			give <leather_pouch>
			flag on <spider_distract>
			set numeric <spider_timer; 3>
		}
		use <wood> if flag <spider_distract> then {
			msg <While the spider is distracted with the fly you smack it lightly with your piece of wood. Lifting the wood up again you can see the spider seems to be dead.>
			hide <spider>
			show <dead_spider>
			flag on <killed_spider>
		}
		else msg <You try to hit the spider with your piece of wood, but it scuttles away from you.>
	end define

	define object <Saria>
		alias <Saria>
		look <Saria is of medium-size and pretty skinny. She has been your girlfriend for the last six months and is always cheery. Today she is wearing pink. >
		take msg <As much as you would love to take Saria everywhere you went it wouldn't be very kind.>
		speak choose <saria_talk>
		examine <As you look closer at Saria she looks back at you and for a moment you gaze into each other's eyes. Saria smiles and you notice she seems to be getting a pimple.>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <she>
		give <dead_spider> {
			if flag <made_bet> then msg <You show the dead spider to Saria.|n"Wow! You managed to kill it after all!" Saria exclaims.|n"It wasn't that hard," you say modestly.|n"I guess I lose the bet then... okay here's your gold coin!" Saria says handing you a gold coin.> else msg <You offer the dead spider to Saria.|n"Eww! Is that your idea of a joke of something?" Saria protests.|n"No I just wanted to show you that I killed it for you," you explain.|n"Oh okay, I could never stay mad with you anyway! Thanks, it was bothering me a lot. Here take this as thanks," Saria says giving you a gold coin which you accept.>
			inc <gold_coins; 1>
		}
	end define

	define object <dead_spider>
		alias <dead spider>
		alt <spider>
		look <The spider is large for its type, and on closer examination appears to be dead.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <You closely examine the dead spider but find nothing of interest.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	north <inkhle_markets>
end define

define room <inkhle_acadamy>
	alias <Inkhle Senior Acadamy>
	prefix <the>
	look <The Inkhle Senior Acadamy is a large building where many young adults learn many skills. You yourself have studied here for a long time and have many happy memories of practasing swordplay with your friends. Most of the rooms are in use, but there are three empty classes to the west.>
	out <inkhle_markets>

	define object <acadamy_pictures>
		alias <pictures>
		look <On the north wall are a group of pictures. It is custom for the acadamy to hire a painter to paint a portrait of all graduating students as they leave. Most of the faces you don't recognise, but you notice a few of your friends pictures there.>
		take msg <You'd better leave the pictures where they are.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You look carefully at the pictures and see that only three of your friends are portrayed. There is a note attatched to one declaring a party in a few days time. It makes you sad that you may not be around to attend it.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <Marth>
		alias <Marth>
		look <Marth is leaning against a wall gazing at the pictures nearby. He looks just as cool and relaxed as ever. He is wearing all black as par his tradition.>
		take msg <Marth's been a great friend for years but you wouldn't want him with you all the time.>
		speak choose <marth_talk>
		examine <Looking closer you notice Marth is not staring at his picture on the wall, but the picture of some female you don't recognise. >
		prefix <your friend>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
	end define

	define object <wood>
		alias <wood>
		look <This piece of wood is small enough to carry easily. One end of the wood is a lot wider than the other, but both ends have the same small height.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <Looking carefull at the wood reveals no further discoveries.>
		prefix <a piece of>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <Reciptionist>
		alias <reciptionist >
		look <The reciptionist stands near the front door greating people that enter and answering any general questions. She he wearing a formal suit, but seems to have a very bubbly personality and is very energetic.>
		take msg <The reciptionist seems happy where she is.>
		speak choose <reciptionist_talk>
		examine <The reciptionist despite seeming very happy and open seems slightly nervouse and edgy as though she had something on her mind but is trying to cover it up.>
		prefix <the>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <she>
	end define

	define object <acadamy_trophy>
		alias <trophy>
		alt <acadamy trophy>
		look <Your trophy is made of some unknown metal, but it looks like gold. It has your initials inscribed on it, and the top is shaped like a scroll. It represents your passing of three acadamy lessons.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <On closer examination the trophy seems only to be painted gold, and you can see a small bit peeling near the bottom.>
		prefix <your acadamy>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	west <cooking_room>
	northwest <fighting_room>
	southwest if flag <magic_room_lit> then goto <magic_room> else goto <magic_room_dark>
end define

define room <fruit_vege_store>
	alias <fruit and vegetable stall>
	prefix <a>
	look <This stall is set up to sell fruit and vegetables. Up near the front of the stall are displays with fruit and vegetables on display, while at the back of the store a lot more is piled in boxes and crates. The smell of citrus hits your nose and you walk around, and you can hear Ivan yelling recomendations to the crowd outside.>
	out <inkhle_markets>

	define object <vege_display>
		alias <vegetable display>
		look <This display is the larger of the two, and sits near the front of the stall. On it are displayed various fresh vegetables that the stall is selling.>
		take msg <You could never carry the display while the vegetables are on it.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <Looking closely some of the vegetables seem suspiciously fresh, and you wonder if they are real at all.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <fruit_display>
		alias <fruit display>
		look <This display is the smaller of the two, and sits near the front of the stall. On it are displayed various fresh fruit that the stall is selling.>
		take msg <You could never carry the display while the fruits are on it.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <Looking closely some of the fruits seem suspiciously fresh, and you wonder if they are real at all.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <store_box>
		alias <boxes>
		look <To the back of the stall there are many large boxes piled on each other. Each box is labeled according to the fruit or vegetable in it.>
		take msg <You think Ivan will get angry if you take his boxes so you leave them be.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <You look through the boxes but find only the same fruit or vegetable that is written on the outside.>
		prefix <a lot of>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <Ivan>
		alias <Ivan>
		look <Ivan is very short for a human and sometimes has even been confused with a dwarf. He is slightly overweight and very joly. At the moment he is standing at the front of the stall calling advertising to passersby.>
		take msg <Ivan looks happy where he is, calling to the crowd.>
		speak <"Hey now all! Come get your fresh fruit and vegetables here! Cheap prices and great quality! New shipments have just arrived so we wont run out for ages! Come one you know you want some!" Ivan calls to the crowd. He stops and looks at his boxes in concern. "Hey, you don't happen to have any ice do you? It's been so hot my vegetables are starting to go off...">
		examine <Looking closely at Ivan reveals little that could not be seen at a distance.>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
		give <iceblock> {
			msg <You hand Ivan the iceblock and he laughs at you.|n"Yeah I can see one iceblock will help my vegetables so much!" Ivan says sarcastically as it melts in his hands. He picks up one of the great-looking apples from his fruit stand and throws it at you still laughing. You manage to catch it, but are surprised when it seems very old and bruised. |n'Odd,' you think to yourself.>
			hide <iceblock>
			show <old_apple>
			give <old_apple>
		}
	end define

	define object <old_apple>
		alias <apple>
		look <This apple came straight from Ivan's fruit display, yet strangely is very bruised and looks old. It's far to damaged for any human to eat.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <Looking closely at the apple does nothing but make you feel sick.>
		prefix <an>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

end define

define room <cooking_room>
	alias <cooking lesson>
	prefix <your>
	look <This is the room where your cooking lessons take place each week. There are benches all around the room and everythin is incredibly clean. Some cooking utensils are strewn about in a large pile in the corner, and various food is neatly arrayed on a few shelves.>
	script if flag <pass_cook> then msg <"Why are you still here? You finished your test ages ago!" your teacher says.> else msg <"There you are!" your cooking teacher yells annoyed, "You've got your test now so get on with it! You must make a simple onion soup using anything in this room. Now get to it!">

	define object <food_stuff>
		alias <food>
		alt <various food>
		look <The food is aranged on a total of six shelves on the south and west walls of the room. It is comprised of many different foods from fruit and vegetables to some expensive spices that only the most senior classes can use.>
		take if flag <got_onion> then msg <You don't need any other foods from the shelves.> else {
			msg <You search through the food and pick out a large onion.>
			show <onion>
			give <onion>
			flag on <got_onion>
		}
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <You carefully examine the food and notice some of the fruit and vegetables are in very poor condition. You wonder where they came from.>
		prefix <various>
		displaytype <items>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <lesson_pot>
		alias <cooking pot>
		alt <pot>
		look <This cooking pot is not too big as it is only used to make a single serving of something. It, like everything else in this room, is very clean.>
		take if here <kitchen_gloves> or got <kitchen_gloves> then {
			if got <kitchen_gloves> then {
				msg <Wearing the kitchen gloves, you carefully lift the hot cooking pot.>
				give <lesson_pot>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"If you took those gloves you would be able to lift that!" your cooking teacher says helpfully.>
				dec <hp; 5>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your teacher says throwing you some kitchen gloves.>
				dec <hp; 5>
				show <kitchen_gloves>
			}
		}
		else {
			msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on it's hot surface. |n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your cooking teacher says throwing you a pair of cooking gloves.>
			show <kitchen_gloves>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <Looking carefully at the pot you can see its slightly chipped on one side. It's empty at the moment.>
		prefix <a small>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <a large cooking pot>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		use <onion> msg <You'd better fill the pot up before you add in the onion.>
		use <wooden_spoon> msg <There is nothing in it to stir yet.>
	end define

	define object <utensils>
		alias <utensils>
		look <The utensils are piled in a large heap in one corner of the room. Despite their appearance of messiness they are actually placed in a specific order and are remarkably clean.>
		take if flag <got_spoon> then msg <You don't need any other utensils.> else {
			msg <You search through the pile of utensils and take out a wooden spoon.>
			show <wooden_spoon>
			give <wooden_spoon>
			flag on <got_spoon>
		}
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <Looking through the utensils you find nothing that you wouldn't expect. >
		prefix <a pile of>
		displaytype <items>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <cooking_fire>
		alias <cooking fire>
		alt <fire>
		look <The small fire burns away on the cement floor. The flames dance in front of your eyes and for a moment you are transfixed by the fire. You snap out of it quickly.>
		take {
			msg <You burn your hand as you reach for the fire, confirming that it is in fact real.>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <Looking closely at the fire you notice it doesn't seem to be consuming any fuel at all. You wonder if it a product of the magic class nextdoor.>
		prefix <a small>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <cooking_teacher>
		alias <cooking teacher>
		alt <teacher>
		look <Your cooking teacher is a large lady, probably resulting from her love of food. The clothes she wear seem to be the only thing in this room that isn't clean.>
		take msg <Your cooking teacher looks happy where she is.>
		speak if flag <pass_cook> then msg <"What are you still doing here? You already passed the test!" your teacher says.> else msg <"Did you forget allready? Your task is to cook a serve of onion soup! Just take the ingredients and utensils you need from the rest then USE them in whatever way you feel neccessary!" your cooking teacher says.>
		examine <On closer examination the teacher's clothes seem to have mostly some kind of sauce on them.>
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <she>
	end define

	define object <onion>
		alias <onion>
		look <This onion is very large but seems of poor quality. It is the main ingredient for your onion soup so you can't just eat it now.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You notice nothing out of the ordinary about the onion, other than its large size.>
		prefix <a large>
		displaytype <item.>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <wooden_spoon>
		alias <wooden spoon>
		alt <spoon>
		look <This wooden spoon is large and made of good quality wood. The end is a bit damaged from its constant use, but otherwise it seems fine.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You notice nothing extrodinary about the wooden spoon>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <kitchen_pump>
		alias <water pump>
		look <This is a new contraption that pumps water up from an underground well. By pulling the hand water comes out a metal hole. You'd better not waste water.>
		take msg <The water pump is firmly attatched to the ground.>
		speak <You can't talk to objets.>
		examine <The water pump seems to be working fine, but the metal part is a bit rusty.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		use <lesson_pot> {
			msg <You fill the cooking pot up with water from the pump.>
			hide <lesson_pot>
			lose <lesson_pot>
			show <lesson_pot_full>
			give <lesson_pot_full>
		}
	end define

	define object <kitchen_gloves>
		alias <kitchen gloves>
		alt <gloves>
		look <These gloves are made of leather and are very thick to protect your hands from hot surfaces. You wear these whenever you carry them.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <Looking at the gloves you notice the left thumb is damaged, but still usable.>
		prefix <a pair of>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <lesson_pot_full>
		alias <cooking pot>
		alt <pot>
		look <This cooking pot is not too big as it is only used to make a single serving of something. It, like everything else in this room, is very clean. It's full of water at the moment>
		take if here <kitchen_gloves> or got <kitchen_gloves> then {
			if got <kitchen_gloves> then {
				msg <Wearing the kitchen gloves, you carefully lift the hot cooking pot.>
				give <lesson_pot_full>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"If you took those gloves you would be able to lift that!" your cooking teacher says helpfully.>
				dec <hp; 5>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your teacher says throwing you some kitchen gloves.>
				dec <hp; 5>
				show <kitchen_gloves>
			}
		}
		else {
			msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on it's hot surface. |n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your cooking teacher says throwing you a pair of cooking gloves.>
			show <kitchen_gloves>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <Looking carefully at the pot you can see its slightly chipped on one side. It's full of water at the moment.>
		prefix <a small>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <a large cooking pot>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		use <onion> {
			msg <You place the onion in the cooking pot.>
			hide <onion>
			hide <lesson_pot_full>
			show <lesson_pot_onion>
			give <lesson_pot_onion>
		}
		use <wooden_spoon> msg <There is nothing in it to stir yet.>
	end define

	define object <lesson_pot_onion>
		alias <cooking pot>
		alt <pot>
		look <This cooking pot is not too big as it is only used to make a single serving of something. It, like everything else in this room, is very clean. It's full of water at the moment, and has an onion in it.>
		take if here <kitchen_gloves> or got <kitchen_gloves> then {
			if got <kitchen_gloves> then {
				msg <Wearing the kitchen gloves, you carefully lift the hot cooking pot.>
				give <lesson_pot_onion>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"If you took those gloves you would be able to lift that!" your cooking teacher says helpfully.>
				dec <hp; 5>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your teacher says throwing you some kitchen gloves.>
				dec <hp; 5>
				show <kitchen_gloves>
			}
		}
		else {
			msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on it's hot surface. |n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your cooking teacher says throwing you a pair of cooking gloves.>
			show <kitchen_gloves>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <Looking carefully at the pot you can see its slightly chipped on one side. It's full of water at the moment, and an onion is floating in it.>
		prefix <a small>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <a large cooking pot>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		use <wooden_spoon> {
			msg <You use the wooden spoon to mix the onion into the water.>
			hide <lesson_pot_onion>
			show <lesson_pot_soup>
			give <lesson_pot_soup>
		}
	end define

	define object <lesson_pot_soup>
		alias <cooking pot>
		alt <pot>
		look <This cooking pot is not too big as it is only used to make a single serving of something. It, like everything else in this room, is very clean. It has some uncooked onion soup in it.>
		take if here <kitchen_gloves> or got <kitchen_gloves> then {
			if got <kitchen_gloves> then {
				msg <Wearing the kitchen gloves, you carefully lift the hot cooking pot.>
				give <lesson_pot_soup>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"If you took those gloves you would be able to lift that!" your cooking teacher says helpfully.>
				dec <hp; 5>
			}
			else {
				msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on the hot side.|n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your teacher says throwing you some kitchen gloves.>
				dec <hp; 5>
				show <kitchen_gloves>
			}
		}
		else {
			msg <You try to take the cooking pot but burn your hands on it's hot surface. |n"Oh yeah, you'll need these," your cooking teacher says throwing you a pair of cooking gloves.>
			show <kitchen_gloves>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <Looking carefully at the pot you can see its slightly chipped on one side. It's full of uncooked onion soup.>
		prefix <a small>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <a large cooking pot>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		use <wooden_spoon> msg <The soup has already been stirred well.>
		use on <cooking_fire> {
			msg <You place the cooking pot on the fire and wait for the soup to cook. Once it is finished your teacher walk up.|n"Well done! You've managed to pass your cooking lessons! You can take your soup if you like, but please leave everything else here when you leave," your teacher says.>
			hide <lesson_pot_soup>
			show <lesson_pot>
			show <onion_soup>
			give <onion_soup>
			flag on <pass_cook>
			inc <lessons_passed; 1>
		}
	end define

	define object <onion_soup>
		alias <onion soup>
		alt <soup>
		look <This is the onion soup you made at the Inkhle Senior Acadamy. It's made from poor ingrediants so wont do much, but you can EAT it anyway if you want.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to consumables.>
		examine <Looking closely at the soup you find nothing in it except a piece of onion.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <consumable>
		detail <some onion soup>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	east if got <onion> or got <wooden_spoon> or got <lesson_pot> then msg <"Hey! Don't steal our stuff!" your teacher says acusingly, pointing at what you're carrying.> else goto <inkhle_acadamy>
end define

define room <fighting_room>
	alias <combat lesson>
	prefix <your>
	look <This is the room where your combat lessons take place each week. The room is very large compared to the other rooms in the acadamy, and the walls and wooden floor have many scratches and stains on them from injurries. There is a large door to the north where practise monsters are held, and a row of weapons of the west wall.>
	script if flag <pass_fight> then msg <As you enter the room your combat teacher looks at you in surprise.|n"Why are you returning? You've already passed!" he asks.> else {
		msg <"Ah so you have finally arrived! I am ready to test you on your fighting skills. Be warned, this is a hard test and you will not be able to leave during it. Do you want to start now?" your combat teacher asks.>
		choose <fight_test>
	}

	define object <combat_teacher>
		alias <combat teacher>
		look <Your combat teacher is large, but from muscle rather than fat. He has long hair both on his head and his face, and his clothes look primitive, but his eyes are full of wisdom and friendship. >
		take msg <Your combat teacher could defend himself very well so you don't dare try and take him.>
		speak if flag <pass_fight> then msg <"Why are you still here? You have already passed your final test. Go out into the world and make a living!" your combat teacher says.> else {
			msg <"Are you now ready to attempt your final test here at my class?" your combat teacher asks.>
			choose <fight_test>
		}
		examine <Looking closely you notice that your teachers long hair and beard are in fact fake, and only there to add to his appearance.>
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
	end define

	define object <weapon_rack>
		alias <weapons>
		alt <rack of weapons; weapon>
		look <On the west wall are a large and impresive array of assorted weapons, from hand-axes to greatblades. Each weapon is polished and shiny and has it's own spot.>
		take msg <"Do not touch them!" your combat teacher yells as you reach for the weapons.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <You notice that one spot seems to be missing a weapon, but you don't know which one.>
		prefix <a rack of>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	north msg <Your teacher stops you before you reach the door.|n"Stop! It would be too dangerous to enter that room," he says concerned. You stay away.>
	southeast <inkhle_acadamy>
end define

define room <fighting_practise>
	alias <combat lesson>
	prefix <your>
	look <This is the room where your combat lessons take place each week. The room is very large compared to the other rooms in the acadamy, and the walls and wooden floor have many scratches and stains on them from injurries. There is a large door to the north where practise monsters are held, and a row of weapons of the west wall.>
	script {
		msg <"Good," your teacher says simply and walks to the north. He opens the door and to your alarm two monsters rush out to attack! Your teacher grabs a hand axe and a battle hammer, then quickly hands them to you as your oponents approach...>
		give <hand_axe>
		give <battle_hammer>
	}
	afterturn if not here <test_goblin> and not here <test_golem> then {
		flag on <pass_fight>
		msg <You wipe the sweat of your brow as you stare at the two dead creatures.|n"Well done!" your combat teacher congratulates, "You have passed my final test! I'll take those weapons back now." Your teacher takes the battle hammer and hand axe from you.|n"What if I had lost?" you ask nervously, not really wanting to know the answer.|n"I have observed you for the previous years well. You would not have failed," your teacher said, confirming your fears, "By the way, you should let your wounds heal by resting somewhere with a bed.">
		hide <battle_hammer>
		hide <hand_axe>
		goto <fighting_room>
		inc <lessons_passed; 1>
	}
	command <drop #@whattodrop#> msg <You don't want to drop anything in case the monsters take it!>

	define object <hand_axe>
		alias <hand axe>
		alt <axe>
		look <This axe is small enough to hold in one hand and is surprisingly light. The sharp edge glistens brightly from its recent polishing. You can ATTACK something WITH it.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to weapons.>
		examine <You notice nothing unusual about the axe aside from a small chip out of the top.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <weapon>
		detail <a small hand axe>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <battle_hammer>
		alias <battle hammer>
		alt <hammer>
		look <This hammer has been designed to be used as a weapon. You can hold it in one hand, but you need two to effectively swing it. You can ATTACK something WITH it.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to weapons.>
		examine <There is nothing special to note about the battle hammer.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <weapon>
		detail <a battle hammer>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <test_goblin>
		alias <goblin>
		look <This goblin is very small for it's race, making it easier as a test. It is very ugly and snarls as you look at it.>
		speak <The goblin snarls at you.>
		examine <The small goblin seems to have a very thick skull, but it's neck looks weak.>
		prefix <a small>
		displaytype <enemy>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <test_golem>
		alias <stone golem>
		alt <golem>
		look <At first it just looks like a statue... but are statues supposed to move like that? This is a stone golem, a living statue that has been enchanted to attack. It's quite small.>
		speak <The stone golem can't speak.>
		examine <The stone golem seems to have a very tough 'skin' but it's head looks weak.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <enemy>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <combat_teacher2>
		alias <combat teacher>
		alt <teacher>
		look <Your combat teacher is large, but from muscle rather than fat. He has long hair both on his head and his face, and his clothes look primitive, but his eyes are full of wisdom and friendship. >
		take msg <You are supposed to be fighting, not playing with your teacher!>
		speak <"Remember that some monsters are invulnerable to some weapons," your teacher advises you.>
		examine <Looking closely you notice that your teachers long hair and beard are in fact fake, and only there to add to his appearance.>
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
	end define

end define

define room <magic_room_dark>
	alias <magic lesson>
	prefix <your>
	look <This is wear you have your magic lessons each week, but for some reason the room is very dark and you can't see a thing!>
	script msg <To your surprise as you walk in you notice your classroom is pitchblack!>
	command <drop #@whattodrop#> msg <You dare not drop anything in case you can't find it again in the darkness!>

	define object <magic_teacher_dark>
		alias <magic teacher>
		alt <teacher>
		look <You can barely make out your magic teacher's outline in the darkness.>
		take msg <You can't see her!>
		speak {
			msg <"Why is the room dark?" you ask.|n"Aaargh! Some mischievious brat has ruined the light spell in here! Could you please find Mr. Thatchum and ask him to teach you the light spell? He usually wears a red shirt and yellow pants and has a strong dwarvish accent. He should be in the markets somewhere," your magic teacher asks.|n"Okay," you agree, wondering if this is part of your test or not.>
			if not flag <spell_light> then flag on <thatchum>
		}
		examine <You can't see your magic teacher to examine her!>
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <she>
	end define

	northeast <inkhle_acadamy>
end define

define room <magic_room>
	alias <magic lesson>
	prefix <your>
	look <This is wear you have your magic lesson each week. Unnatural light is streaming in from above and everything is lit almost eerily. There are some old dusty magic scrolls lined up to the south and cushions are placed neatly on the floor as seats for when studying.>

	define object <cusions>
		alias <cusions>
		look <The cusions lie in rows on the floor of your magic classroom and each one has been dusted and straightened. They look comfortable, but you'd better not disturb them.>
		take msg <"Leave them alone!" your magic teacher screechs. You do so.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You notice nothing odd about the cusions>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <scrolls>
		alias <scrolls>
		look <Each scroll is carefully rolled up and tied with a small pink ribbon. You can't read them while they are rolled up, but you guess they are organised according to the spell in them.>
		take msg <Your magic teacher will get angry if you touch them.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <As you look closer you notice the pink ribbons seems to be the ones your girlfriend Saria was giving out in last week's festival.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <magic_teacher>
		alias <magic teacher>
		alt <teacher>
		look <Your magic teacher is a tall, skinny women who looks around sternly. She is a strict teacher and rarely smiles but when she does she is quite attractive.>
		take msg <If you try that you might be turned into a frog, or worse.>
		speak if flag <pass_magic> then {
			msg <"Why are you still dawdelling! Leave this class NOW!" your magic teacher says angrily, pushing you out the door.|n"Ha, you got told!" Marth laughs as he watches.|n"Shut up," you mutter in embarrasment.>
			goto <inkhle_acadamy>
		}
		else {
			if flag <revealed> then {
				msg <"I found Ivan using magic to make his fruit and vegetables look of a higher quallity!" You report. In a very rare occasion your magic teacher gives a brief smile.|n"Well done, you have passed. Now leave before the next student arrives," she says, motioning towards the door.>
				flag on <pass_magic>
				inc <lessons_passed; 1>
			}
			else msg <"Do I have to repeat myself again? Find the person using magic to trick the public! Now get to it!" your teacher growls.>
		}
		examine <Your magic teacher does not appreciate people staring at her.>
		prefix <your>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <she>
	end define

	southeast <inkhle_acadamy>
end define

define room <weapon_store>
	alias <weapon store>
	prefix <a>
	look <The weapon store is a recent addition to the Inkhle markets, only being built a few years ago when monsters started appear in the wilderness again. Various weapons hang on the walls as example of what can be purchased. Most people give this store a wide birth, and the store is empty of all other customers.>
	out <inkhle_markets>
	script msg <As you enter the store you cant help but feel someone is watching you.>

	define object <weapon_guy>
		alias <storekeeper>
		look <The weapon storekeeper stands behind a counter and seems to be watching you at all times. He is unshaven and looks just like a thug steriotype: strong, ugly and stupid.>
		take msg <You don't dare touch the storekeeper.>
		speak choose <weapon_guy_talk>
		examine <"What you looking at!?" the storekeeper demands.>
		prefix <the>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
	end define

	define object <short_sword>
		alias <short sword>
		alt <sword>
		look <The short sword is a mix between a long sword and a dagger. It has a medium sized blade and the hilt is wider than most weapons. You can ATTACK some WITH it.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to weapons>
		examine <You notice nothing out of the ordinary about the short sword>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <weapon>
		detail <a short sword>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		drop nowhere <This item is too important to drop.>
	end define

	define object <great_blade>
		alias <great blade>
		alt <sword; blade>
		look <This weapon is a sword, but it is so big you have to use two hands to wield it. It's of very high quality and very powerful. You can ATTACK something WITH it.>
		take if here <weapon_guy> then {
			msg <As you reach for the great blade you feel a sharp pain in your chest and you fall back winded.|n"Pay before you touch," the shopkeeper says.>
			dec <hp; 40>
		}
		else {
			give <great_blade>
			msg <You take it.>
		}
		speak <You can't talk to weapons.>
		examine <You notice nothing out of the ordinary about the great blade>
		prefix <a shiny>
		displaytype <weapon>
		detail <a shiny great blade>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		drop nowhere <This object is too important to drop.>
	end define

end define

define room <Inkhle_crossroad>
	alias <crossroad>
	prefix <a>
	look <You stand now at a crossroad near Inkhle. Two dusty tracks cross each other and a battered signpost sits upright at the intersection. There is little else nearby.>
	indescription <You are at :>

	define object <inkhle_signpost>
		alias <signpost>
		alt <sign; post>
		look <The signpost sits at the intersection of the two roads. It is battered by the elements but still legible. You can READ it.>
		take msg <You tug at the signpost but to no avail.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <Looking closely at the sign reveals nothing except for a collection of bird droppings and some illegible graffiti.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <first_gem>
		alias <Saria's Gem>
		alt <gem>
		look <The gem Saria gave you is about the size of a mushroom, but perfectly round. The gem is bright, and sunlight gleams of it. You can SPEAK to it to talk to Saria>
		take
		speak do <Saria_hint>
		examine <Saria's gem is completely flawless, and doesn't have even a single scratch.>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <Saria's Gem>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		drop nowhere <This item is too important to drop.>
	end define

	north <desert_entrance>
	south <Inkhle_villiage_square>
	east <path1>
	west <path2>
end define

define room <path1>
	alias <road>
	prefix <a>
	look <The road you are on is fairly plain and boring. On the eastern horizon you can see some trees, and to the west is a crossroad. A small worn track leads south.>
	indescription <You are on :>
	south <river_crossing_north>
	east <woods_entrance>
	west <Inkhle_crossroad>
end define

define room <river_crossing_north>
	alias <dirt path>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are currently traversing a dirt path leading from north to south. The track you are following crosses a river to the south and there is a bridge built over it. Some trees are growing near the bridge providing shade to it.>
	indescription <You are on :>

	define object <bridge>
		alias <bridge>
		look <The bridge is built over the river. It is made of wood and looks old, but seems sturdy enough to walk on. It is in the shadows of the surrounding trees.>
		take msg <The bridge is too large to take.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine if flag <troll_dead> then msg <You look carefully under the bridge but can't see anything else.> else msg <You look under the bridge and gasp as you see two yellow eyes peer back at you.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <trees>
		alias <trees>
		look <There are a some trees growing around the river. They aren't tall enough to climb, but their large leaves and outstretching branches provide shade to the area around the bridge.>
		take msg <You pull at the trees as hard as you can but all you achieve is pulling off a leaf.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You notice something scrawled onto one of the trees: "SS (heart) ?D". You can't make out one of the letters...>
		prefix <a group of>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <huge_troll>
		alias <troll>
		look <This troll is HUGE! It towers above you and you step back in horror. The troll has extremely knobbly and thick skin and smells putrid. >
		take msg <You almost laugh at the thought of taking that huge beast with you everywhere until it screams again and you panic.>
		speak <The troll screams words you don't recognise.>
		examine <You try to get closer to the troll but the smell is so bad you almost vomit.>
		prefix <a huge>
		displaytype <enemy>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	north <path1>
	south if flag <troll_dead> then {
		msg <You walk across the bridge.>
		goto <river_crossing_south>
	}
	else {
		if here <huge_troll> then msg <The huge troll is blocking your path.> else {
			msg <You walk across the bridge, but as you do so there is a loud roar and a huge troll leaps onto the bridge nearly breaking it. You jump back as the trolls club smashes onto the ground in front of you.>
			show <huge_troll>
		}
	}
end define

define room <river_crossing_south>
	alias <dirt path>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are currently traversing a dirt path leading from north to south. The track you are following crosses a river to the north and there is a bridge built over it. Some trees are growing near the bridge providing shade to it.>
	indescription <You are on :>

	define object <trees2>
		alias <trees>
		look <There are a some trees growing around the river. They aren't tall enough to climb, but their large leaves and outstretching branches provide shade to the area around the bridge.>
		take msg <You pull at the trees as hard as you can but all you achieve is pulling off a leaf.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You notice something scrawled onto one of the trees: "SS (heart) ?D". You can't make out one of the letters...>
		prefix <a group of>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <bridge2>
		alias <bridge>
		look <The bridge is built over the river. It is made of wood and looks old, but seems sturdy enough to walk on. It is in the shadows of the surrounding trees.>
		take msg <The bridge is too large to take.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine <You look carefully under the bridge but can't see anything else.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	north {
		msg <You cross the bridge.>
		goto <river_crossing_north>
	}
end define

define room <woods_entrance>
	alias <edge of the woods>
	prefix <the>
	look <The road here seems to dissapear to the east, but continues normally to the west. To the east you can see the edge of the Misty Woods. >
	indescription <You are at :>

	define object <old_lady>
		alias <old lady>
		alt <lady>
		look <The old lady stands imobile as though she is not alive. She looks very old and is wearing a dress with pictures of black roses on it.>
		take msg <As you go to take the old lady you stop suddenly for some reason.>
		speak <"I wouldn't venture into the woods alone my dear... Strange things have been known to happen to those who get lost..." the old lady says chuckling to herself.>
		examine <As you move closer to the old lady she turns to look at you and grins strangely.>
		prefix <an>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <she>
	end define

	east {
		msg <You boldy walk into the Misty Woods. As you enter you hear a loud cackling from outside and you turn around to see the exit gone. You panic and try to find your way out, but you are well and truly lost, and never come out again.>
		playerlose
	}
	west <path1>
end define

define room <path2>
	alias <road>
	prefix <a>
	look <The road you are on is fairly plain and boring. On the eastern horizon you can see a large cliff, and to the east is a crossroad. The road branches off to the south as well.>
	indescription <You are on :>

	define object <endless_path_post>
		alias <signpost>
		alt <sign; post>
		look <This signpost points in only one dirrection, which is south. It seems very worn and old, but is still perfectly legible. You can READ it.>
		take msg <You try and yank the signpost out of the ground but it doesn't move at all.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects>
		examine <Strangely the sign, despite being old, is perfectly clean and seems almost unnatural.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	south <endless_path>
	east <Inkhle_crossroad>
	west <beach_cliff>
end define

define room <endless_path>
	alias <road>
	prefix <a>
	look <This road seems older than any others you have taken. The road is worn and dusty and stretches south as far as you can see.>
	indescription <You are on :>
	north <path2>
	south <endless_path>
end define

define room <beach_cliff>
	alias <cliff>
	prefix <a>
	look <The road here continues to the east but stops abruptly to the west, the reason being a large cliff blocks the way. The area nearby is very rocky, but you can see a fine layer of sand over the area.>
	indescription <You stand below :>

	define object <beach_cliff_bottom>
		alias <cliff>
		alt <bottom of a cliff; cliff bottom>
		look <The cliff you stand next to is very large. A few plants seem to be somehow growing on it's side and rocks jut out here and there, but it would be hard to get up. You can CLIMB it.>
		take msg <You can't take something as large as a cliff.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You look at the cliff closer and see that you won't be able to climb it without some aid.>
		prefix <the bottom of a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <rocks>
		alias <rocks>
		look <Near the cliff there are a large group of rocks. Some a large and some are small.>
		take msg <You couldn't carry all of the rocks!>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You notice that the larger rocks are cracked and look very unstable. If there was a decent force of some kind they would probably shatter!>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <small_rock>
		alias <rock>
		look <This rock is about the size of an apple and very hard. You can USE it on something to throw it.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You notice nothing unusual about the rock>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		invisible
	end define

	define object <vine>
		alias <vine>
		look <You can't see where the vine starts, but it seems to have grown down the cliff and into the pile of rocks here. The vine looks stretched and is tight.>
		take msg <You tug at the vine but it's stuck in the rocks.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You look carefully but still can't see where it begins.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		use <silver_knife> {
			msg <You use your silver knife to cut the vine where it is tight and for a moment nothing happens. You hear a rumbling and look upwards, then see a large rock that had been dislodged falling dowards. You quickly run out of the way and watch as it lands on the pile of rocks nearby. There is a loud crash and both rocks shatter into many pieces. A few rocks hit you causing minor wounds, but after the debris has settled you can see an entrance to a cave behind where the rocks used to be!>
			dec <hp; 10>
			hide <rocks>
			reveal <small_rock>
			hide <vine>
			create exit <beach_cliff; secret_cave_one>
		}
	end define

	east <path2>
end define

define room <desert_entrance>
	alias <road>
	prefix <a>
	look <This is wear the road from Inkhle ends. To the north you can see the Rashton Desert and the road continues to the south. The area around here is dry, and already you can feel it getting hotter in the sun.>
	indescription <You are on :>

	define object <bottle_water>
		alias <bottle [water]>
		alt <bottle>
		look <Your bottle is pretty large and made of clear glass with a cork in the top. At the moment it contains some clear fresh water. You can EAT it to drink the water.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <The bottle is obviously well made and new. The cork looks a bit old though.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		drop nowhere <This item is too important to drop.>
	end define

	define object <bottle_empty>
		alias <bottle>
		look <Your bottle is pretty large and made of clear glass with a cork in the top. At the moment it is empty. You can USE it on something to put something in it.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item>
		examine <The bottle is obviously well made and new. The cork looks a bit old though.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		use on <sand> {
			msg <You fill your bottle with sand.>
			hide <bottle_empty>
			show <bottle_sand>
			give <bottle_sand>
		}
		drop nowhere <This item is too important to drop.>
	end define

	define object <desert_guy>
		alias <strange man>
		alt <man>
		look <The man is wearing dark brown and loose clothes, suitable for hot temperatures. He is looking around nervously.>
		take msg <You can't take the strange man.>
		speak {
			msg <"Um... sir..." the strange man says nervously.|n"What is it?" you ask.|n"Oh nothing I was just wondering... can I come with you in the desert? I keep getting lost..." the strange man says sadly.>
			choose <felix_join>
		}
		examine <The strange man looks very thin and tired. >
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		detail <strange man>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <Felix>
		alias <Felix>
		look <Felix is wearing dark brown and loose clothes, suitable for hot temperatures. He is looking around nervously.>
		take msg <You don't need to take Felix, he is already following you.>
		speak <"Are you sure this is the right way?" Felix says nervously looking around.>
		examine <Felix looks very thin and tired. >
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <bottle_sand>
		alias <bottle [sand]>
		alt <bottle>
		look <Your bottle is pretty large and made of clear glass with a cork in the top. At the moment it is full of sand. You can USE it to empty the sand out.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <The bottle is obviously well made and new. The cork looks a bit old though.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		drop nowhere <This item is too important to drop.>
	end define

	north {
		goto <desert1>
		do <felix>
		if not flag <got_bottle> and flag <felix_follow> then {
			msg <"Are we going now?" Felix asks. You nod. Felix takes something out of one of his large pockets. "Here, take this." You take the bottle of water that Felix offers you.|n"Thanks," you says.|n"It's the least I could do," Felix replies.|n|n|b|iIMPORTANT NOTE:|xb|xi Due to a poorly planned system if the bottle ever contains something that must be USEd, you must type USE BOTTLE instead of USE BOTTLE [SOMETHING] or it won't work, so using the short cut on the inventory window *will not work*. Thank-you for your understanding. - Christopher Ames, game creator|n>
			show <bottle_water>
			give <bottle_water>
		}
	}
	south <Inkhle_crossroad>
end define

define room <desert1>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand.>

	define object <sand>
		alias <sand>
		look <There is lots and lots of sand here.>
		take msg <You pick up some sand but it trickles through your fingers.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <There's lots of it.>
		prefix <lots of>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	south if flag <felix_follow> then msg <"That's back where we came from!" Felix objects. You turn around.> else goto <desert_entrance>
	west {
		goto <desert3>
		do <felix>
		move <sand; desert3>
	}
	northeast {
		goto <desert2>
		move <sand; desert2>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <desert2>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand.>
	north {
		goto <desert6>
		move <sand; desert6>
		do <felix>
	}
	east {
		move <sand; desert_hut>
		goto <desert_hut>
		do <felix>
	}
	southwest {
		goto <desert1>
		move <sand; desert1>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <desert_hut>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand. However nearby you can also see a small hut, about the size of Saria's house. The hut is shaped with a point at the top and it's 'door' is blowing in the breeze.>
	place <the; in_hut> {
		if flag <felix_follow> then msg <"I'll wait for you out here," Felix says as you enter.>
		goto <in_hut>
	}
	west {
		move <sand; desert2>
		goto <desert2>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <in_hut>
	alias <hut>
	prefix <a>
	look <You look around the hut in amazement. It looks like someone has managed to live in here in the desert. The hut has most of the things needed to get by on along with a vast array of various objects, most of which seem useless or broken. Even stranger is a hole with a rope leading down it.>
	out <desert_hut>

	define object <hut_rope>
		alias <rope>
		look <This rope is tied to a rock at the top of the hole. It is short, but long enough to climb into and out of the hole. >
		take msg <You tug at the rope but it is securely tied and wont come free.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You are worried when you see the rope is a bit frayed at some parts.>
		prefix <a short>
		displaytype <object>
		detail <a short rope>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <ship_in_bottle>
		alias <ship in a bottle>
		alt <ship; bottle>
		look <This bottle is dirty and small, much unlike the one Felix gave you. To your surprise inside is a model ship.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You can't see into the bottle very well because it's so dirty.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <a ship in a bottle>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		use <work_hammer> {
			msg <You bring down the hammer on the bottle with a loud smash. The bottle shatters and shards of glass fly around, and a few hit you. The ship inside falls to the floor somehow undamaged.>
			dec <hp; 10>
			hide <ship_in_bottle>
			show <broken_glass>
			show <toy_ship>
		}
	end define

	define object <broken_glass>
		alias <broken glass>
		alt <glass>
		look <The glass bottle is well and truly destroyed now. The shards of glass are razor sharp and scattered in a small pile on the floor.>
		take {
			msg <You try to pick up a piece of of glass but cut your hand.>
			dec <hp; 5>
		}
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You notice nothing odd about the shards of glass.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <toy_ship>
		alias <model ship>
		alt <ship>
		look <This is a miniturised model ship. It is about the size of your fist and is quite detailed. The sail is missing though.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <You can't see much of the detail because it is too small, but you can read the ship's name: 'The Spider'. Strange name.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <a model ship>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <hut_diary>
		alias <diary>
		look <This diary is a bit tattered but can still be READ. On the front is a crude drawing of someone you don't recognise. It has the initials M.P. on the front.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You don't notice anything else of interest about the diary.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <table>
		alias <table>
		look <This table was cleverly designed to be trasportable and can be folded up to be easily carried.  The disadvantage to this is that it is very light and can't support much weight.>
		take msg <You'd rather not take any important items from someone else's house (or hut).>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine if flag <search_hut_table> then msg <You find nothing else of interest about the table.> else {
			msg <You examine the table carefully and are surprised to find a diary sloted between the table top and one of the supporting beams!>
			show <hut_diary>
			flag on <search_hut_table>
		}
		prefix <a fold-up>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <bookshelf>
		alias <bookshelf>
		look <This bookshelf is tall and looks very old. It is filled almost completely with old books, manuscripts and scrolls. >
		take msg <The bookshelf is too heavy to carry.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects>
		examine if flag <started_searching> then {
			if ( %searched_times% = 7 ) then {
				msg <You finally finish searching through the bookself and find a magic scroll! You take it.>
				flag off <started_searching>
				flag on <done_searching>
				show <magic_scroll>
				give <magic_scroll>
			}
			if ( %searched_times% = 6 ) then {
				msg <You continue searching through the bookself but find nothing of interest...>
				set numeric <searched_times; 7>
			}
			if ( %searched_times% = 5 ) then {
				msg <You continue searching through the bookself but find nothing of interest...>
				set numeric <searched_times; 6>
			}
			if ( %searched_times% = 4 ) then {
				msg <You continue searching through the bookself but find nothing of interest...>
				set numeric <searched_times; 5>
			}
			if ( %searched_times% = 3 ) then {
				msg <You continue searching the bookself and read an interesting story about the golden age. Apparently the original light-bringer travelled back in time to before darkness appeared...>
				set numeric <searched_times; 4>
			}
			if ( %searched_times% = 2 ) then {
				msg <You contine searching the bookself and find some useful information about the monsters around the area. Some monsters may poison you, and if they do you'll lose health quickly unless you use and antidote...>
				set numeric <searched_times; 3>
			}
			if ( %searched_times% = 1 ) then {
				msg <You continue looking through the bookself and find nothing unexpected, just various plans for building a city in the desert...>
				set numeric <searched_times; 2>
			}
		}
		else {
			if flag <done_searching> then msg <You look at the bookshelf and decide you can't be bothered looking through it all again.> else {
				msg <You start the long task of searching the bookshelf and find nothing unexpected, just books about the desert and the wonders of sand...>
				flag on <started_searching>
				set numeric <searched_times; 1>
			}
		}
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <magic_scroll>
		alias <magic scroll>
		alt <scroll>
		look <This scroll is dusty and slightly worn but you can feel magic coming from it. It is labelled: 'word of recall'. You can READ it.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You can't examine the scroll without opening it, and you don't want to do that incase the magic is released.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <desert_friend>
		alias <desert-living man>
		alt <man>
		look <This strange fellow lives alone in the desert. You saved him from dehydration earlier but now he looks alright. He is wearing dark brown and loose clothes to help keep him cool in the sun.>
		take msg <You don't want the desert-living man to leave the hut again in case he dehydrates again.>
		speak <"Ah my friend she is a lovely lady I once met. She lives out in the desert like me but I have never seen her again..." the desert-living man ponders to himself, ignoring you.>
		examine <The desert-living man looks fit and healthy now.>
		prefix <the>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	down <hut_hole>
end define

define room <hut_hole>
	alias <dark hole>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are inside a dark, damp hole. You can just see by the light coming in from above. There are a lot of supplies here and a rope leading upwards. It is surprisingly cool in the hole.>

	define object <hut_rope2>
		alias <rope>
		look <This rope is tied to a rock at the top of the hole. It is short, but long enough to climb into and out of the hole. >
		take msg <You tug at the rope but it is securely tied and wont come free.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You are worried when you see the rope is a bit frayed at some parts.>
		prefix <a short>
		displaytype <object>
		detail <a short rope>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <hut_boxes>
		alias <boxes>
		look <You can make out a large pile of boxes in the corner of the area. You can't see much else about them>
		take msg <You don't want to steal anything this important to someone else's survival.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You search through the boxes and find they are filled with various food rations.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <work_hammer>
		alias <hammer>
		look <This hammer is too small to be used as a weapon, but can be used well as a tool. The handle has strange designs on it that are unknown to you.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You notice nothing unusual about the hammer.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <hut_bed>
		alias <hammock>
		look <The hammok hangs about half a metre above the ground. It is made from many ropes tied together and it attatched to a rocky section of the roof.>
		take msg <You try to take the hammock but it is securely attatched to a rocky spot on the roof.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine {
			msg <You look carefully and notice the hamock is moving slightly in the breeze... |n'hang on, where's the breeze coming from?' you wonder to yourself.>
			flag on <notice_breeze>
		}
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <small_hole>
		alias <small hole>
		alt <hole>
		look <You can't see it very well in the dim light, but it appears to be a small hole. You can feel a small breeze coming from it.>
		take msg <You can't take something that isn't there.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine if flag <examined_hole> then msg <You can't see anything unusual about the small hole.> else {
			msg <You feel around the hole and touch something hard. Drawing it out you find a skeleton key!>
			flag on <examined_hole>
			show <skeleton_key>
			give <skeleton_key>
		}
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	define object <skeleton_key>
		alias <skeleton key>
		alt <key>
		look <This key looks new and shiny, and you wonder how it ended up in a small hole. It is shaped like several bones.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You notice nothing unusual about the skeleton key.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		detail <a skeleton key>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	up <in_hut>
end define

define room <desert3>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand.>
	north {
		goto <desert4>
		move <sand; desert4>
		do <felix>
	}
	east {
		goto <desert1>
		do <felix>
		move <sand; desert1>
	}
	northwest {
		goto <desert5>
		move <sand; desert5>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <desert4>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand. However this section of desert is slightly rocky.>

	define object <huge_rock>
		alias <huge rock>
		look <This rock is HUGE! It's about twice as high as you are, and that much in diametre too. >
		take msg <You try to push the rock, but it is much to heavy to move.>
		speak if not flag <know_rock_password> then msg <You jump in surprise to find the rock talking to you!|n"What's the password?" the voice asks. You have no idea what password he means so you guess.|n"Uh... codfish?" you guess. The voice doesn't respond so you guess you were wrong.> else {
			if flag <rock_door> then msg <You can't talk to objects.> else {
				msg <You jump in surprise to find the rock talking to you!|n"What's the password?" the voice asks. You think for a moment, then remember what you read on the model boat.|n"One small cheese?" you guess. The voice doesn't respond but you see a piece of the rock suddenly break of and fall down. Jumping out of the way you notice a door built into the rock behind it.>
				flag on <rock_door>
				show <rock_door>
			}
		}
		examine <You check all sides of the rock but find nothing of interest.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <rock_door>
		alias <rock door>
		alt <door>
		look <This door is somehow built into the huge rock. It is concealed very well, and and is difficult to see. There is a small keyhole in it.>
		take msg <You can't see the edges of the rock door well enough to take it.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You look carefully and notice the door seems locked, but there is a keyhole.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	south {
		goto <desert3>
		do <felix>
		move <sand; desert3>
	}
end define

define room <desert5>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand. Actually there seems to be even more sand here than anywhere else, and your vision is blocked by huge piles of sand.>

	define object <sand_dunes>
		alias <sand dunes>
		alt <dunes>
		look <The sand dunes are frequent in this part of the desert.  They are large waves of sand rising higher than your vision. As the wind blows sand flys into your face uncomfortably.>
		take msg <You try to take some of the sand but it trickles through your fingers.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine if flag <found_rock_key> then {
			if not flag <got_rock_key> then {
				msg <Aided by your vision of the key you dig through the dunes and manage to find the rock key after some time.>
				show <rock_key>
				give <rock_key>
				flag on <got_rock_key>
			}
			else msg <You start searching through the sand dunes but you give up. You wouldn't be able to search through that much sand in a lifetime!>
		}
		else msg <You start searching through the sand dunes but you give up. You wouldn't be able to search through that much sand in a lifetime!>
		prefix <many>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <rock_key>
		alias <rock key>
		alt <key>
		look <This key is made entirely from stone and fits neatly into your palm.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <As you look closely you see small writing on the key: 'speak!'. >
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		use on <rock_door> {
			msg <You slip the rock key into the rock door and find it fits perfectly. To your surprise both the key and the door vanish eerily leaving a rock staircase leading downwards.>
			hide <rock_door>
			hide <rock_key>
			create exit down <desert4; desert_grave>
		}
	end define

	southeast {
		goto <desert3>
		move <sand; desert3>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <desert6>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand. To the north however you think you can see a pool of water, and an end to the annoying sand.>
	north {
		goto <oasis>
		do <felix>
	}
	south {
		goto <desert2>
		move <sand; desert2>
		do <felix>
	}
	east {
		goto <desert8>
		move <sand; desert8>
		do <felix>
	}
	west {
		goto <desert_9>
		move <sand; desert_9>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <oasis>
	alias <desert oasis>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are at a desert oasis. Unlike the rest of the desert there is no sand here, only green grass growing. A large spring of water is nearby along with a few palm trees. You don't believe your own eyes until you lean on a tree and feel it is real.>
	script {
		if not exists <bottle_spider> then show <water_spider>
	}

	define object <water_spring>
		alias <spring>
		look <The natural spring bubbles up out of the desert with fresh water. The spring is about the size of a house and perhaps a metre deep.>
		take msg <You try and take some water in your cupped hands but it trickles through.>
		speak <You can't speak to objects.>
		examine if here <water_spider> then msg <You can see small ripples in the water originating from a large water spider in the middle of the spring.> else msg <You don't notice anything unexpected about the spring.>
		prefix <a natural>
		displaytype <object>
		detail <a natural spring>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		use <bottle_empty> {
			msg <You fill up your bottle with fresh spring water.>
			hide <bottle_empty>
			show <bottle_water>
			give <bottle_water>
		}
	end define

	define object <palm_trees>
		alias <palm trees>
		alt <trees>
		look <Two palms trees are growing on oposite sides of the spring. They are tall and have large leaves on the top.>
		take msg <You tug at the palm tree but to no avail.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <The palm trees are blowing slightly in the breeze.>
		prefix <two>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <water_spider>
		alias <water spider>
		alt <spider>
		look <The water spider is floating in the middle of the spring. It is about the size of your fist and looks very fearsome, though in truth it seems harmless.>
		take {
			msg <As you wade through the water to get closer to the water spider it notices you and hides in the water.>
			hide <water_spider>
		}
		speak {
			msg <At the sound of your voice the water spider notices you and hides underwater.>
			hide <water_spider>
		}
		examine {
			msg <As you wade through the water to get closer to the water spider it notices you and hides in the water.>
			hide <water_spider>
		}
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		use <bottle_empty> {
			msg <You carefully sneak up to the water spider and swing your bottle at it, then jam in the cork. You check your bottle and see you have managed to catch it!>
			hide <bottle_empty>
			show <bottle_spider>
			give <bottle_spider>
			hide <water_spider>
		}
	end define

	define object <bottle_spider>
		alias <bottle [water spider]>
		alt <bottle>
		look <Your bottle is pretty large and made of clear glass with a cork in the top. At the moment a large water spider is inside. You can USE it to release the spider.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <The bottle is obviously well made and new. The cork looks a bit old though.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		drop nowhere <This item is too important to drop.>
	end define

	north {
		goto <desert7>
		move <sand; desert7>
		do <felix>
	}
	south {
		goto <desert6>
		move <sand; desert6>
		do <felix>
	}
	west if flag <desert_ambush_done> then msg <You don't want to go that way in case the bandits are still there.> else {
		if flag <felix_follow> then {
			msg <"Wait!" Felix says. You stop and face him. "I can see some bandits up ahead! What if they attack us and we're not ready? I don't want to die!">
			choose <ambush_sure>
		}
		else goto <desert_ambush>
	}
end define

define room <desert7>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand. You can see a cliff on the northen horizon.>
	north {
		goto <desert_cliff>
		move <sand; desert_cliff>
		do <felix>
	}
	south {
		goto <oasis>
		do <felix>
	}
	northwest {
		goto <desert_cave>
		move <sand; desert_cave>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <desert_cliff>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand. You are at the top of a cliff. Looking over you can see the end of the desert and open plains below.>
	script if flag <felix_follow> then {
		msg <As you arrive at the edge of the desert Felix looks around and sees the cliff.|n"Oh! We've finally reached the edge of desert! I thank you greatly for taking me, but I don't have anything to give in return..." Felix says.|n"If it's okay I'd like to keep the bottle you lent me," you ask. Felix brightens.|n"Sure! I must be going now," Felix says, using a rope to abseil down the cliff.>
		flag off <felix_follow>
	}

	define object <cliff_top>
		alias <cliff top>
		alt <cliff>
		look <This is the top of a cliff near the edge of the desert. Looking over the edge you see what would be a direct fall down about ten metres.>
		take msg <You wish you could take the cliff out of the way, but alas you can't.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You can't examine the cliff face very well from the top.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		use <rope> {
			msg <You tie the rope on a rock and abseil down the cliff. Once you reach the bottom you tug on the rope and are alarmed to find it fall down after you. Considering your good luck, you continue.>
			goto <desert_cliff_bottom>
		}
	end define

	north {
		msg <You continue walking north and fall off the edge of the cliff. The fall, though short, is fatal and you die.>
		playerlose
	}
	south {
		move <sand; desert7>
		goto <desert7>
		do <felix>
	}
	west {
		goto <desert_cave>
		move <sand; desert_cave>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <desert_cliff_bottom>
	alias <cliff top>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are at the bottom of a small cliff. A road leads to the north, but your southern route is blocked by the cliff. >

	define object <cliff_bottom>
		alias <cliff bottom>
		alt <cliff>
		look <You are at the bottom of a small cliff leading to the desert to the south. You can see the face of the cliff well from down here, but there is little to see.>
		take msg <You wish you could just take the cliff out of the way, but alas, you can't.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You carefully examine the cliff for foothold and find none at all.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	northwest <path3>
end define

define room <desert_cave>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand. To the north you can see cliff as far as you look, but you can't reach it from here. To the north the cliff rises higher than your level and you can see a cave in it.>
	north {
		msg <"I'll wait for you here," Felix says as you enter.>
		goto <front_cave>
	}
	east {
		goto <desert_cliff>
		move <sand; desert_cliff>
		do <felix>
	}
	southeast {
		goto <desert7>
		move <sand; desert7>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <desert8>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand.>

	define object <thirsty_man>
		alias <dieing man>
		alt <man>
		look <You are horrified to see a man laying on the sand. You aren't sure if he is alive or dead, but a wheezing noise confirms he is still alive.>
		take msg <If you try and take the man anywhere he'll be dead before you get him there!>
		speak <"please... help..." the man gasps, struggling to get up.>
		examine <The man seems to be dehydrating.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <he>
		give <bottle_water> {
			msg <You quickly press the bottle of water on the man's lips and he gulps at it weakly. You wait patiently as he finishes drinking. |n"Thank you so much... I don't know how much longer I could have survived. I was searching for my lover but alas I stayed away from home far too long. I'll be fine to get home now. If there's anything I can do to help you, please ask me," the man says before he walks off.>
			flag on <saved_man>
			hide <bottle_water>
			show <bottle_empty>
			give <bottle_empty>
			hide <thirsty_man>
			show <desert_friend>
		}
	end define

	west {
		goto <desert6>
		move <sand; desert6>
		do <felix>
	}
end define

define room <front_cave>
	alias <cave>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are at the front of a cave. To the north you can see darkness where the cave continues. To the south the cave ends and you can see the desert again. The cave walls look very dry here.>

	define object <desert_sign>
		alias <signpost>
		alt <sign; post>
		look <This signpost looks very battered, and you wonder how much longer it would stay upright. It only points to the north. You can READ it.>
		take {
			msg <You pull at the sign and jump back as it flies out. The sign falls to the ground and is ruined.>
			hide <desert_sign>
		}
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You look carefully and see signs of damage all over the sign.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <object>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	north <cave_home>
	south <desert_cave>
end define

define room <cave_home>
	alias <cave>
	prefix <a>
	look <You are deeper in the cave and look around. The end of the cave is lit by a magical spell and all around you you can see junk. There are some supplies of food and water at the back, and there are scrolls and manuscripts scattered everywhere.>

	define object <food_boxes>
		alias <boxes of food>
		alt <food; boxes>
		look <To the back of the cave are several open boxes. Inside you can see as many rations as could be packed in. The boxes are labelled according to the ration in them.>
		take msg <You'd better not take something so vital to survival from someone who needs it.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You search through the boxes but find nothing of interest.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <water_barrels>
		alias <water barrels>
		alt <barrels>
		look <These barrels are large and stacked neatly in the corner of the cave. They have the word 'water' on the outside, suggesting they are filled with drinking water.>
		take msg <The barrels are too heavy to lift.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You open one of the barrels to find they do contain water after all.>
		prefix <some>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <many_scrolls>
		alias <scrolls>
		look <All around the cave there are scrolls piled everywhere. Some are small, some are large and some are dusty and some are clean. You can feel magic coming from all of them.>
		take msg <You're not wise enough in magic to know much about any of the scrolls, so you leave them be.>
		speak <You can't talk to objects.>
		examine <You can't examine any specific scroll without opening it, and you don't want to do that in case the magic is released.>
		prefix <a mass of>
		displaytype <objects>
		article <them>
		gender <it>
	end define

	define object <magnifying_glass>
		alias <magnifying glass>
		alt <glass>
		look <This is a circle of glass attatched to a wooden handle. The glass is curved strangely, and as you look through it you can see things larger.>
		take
		speak <You can't talk to this item.>
		examine <You notice a small inscription on the handle: 'left, right, left, soldiers march on'>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
		use on <toy_ship> {
			msg <Using the magnifying glass you examine the boat. To your surprise you can see a small message written on it: 'One small cheese'. You wonder what it means.>
			flag on <know_rock_password>
		}
	end define

	define object <cave_witch>
		alias <cave-dwelling witch>
		alt <witch>
		look <The witch is wearing stereotypical witch's clothes complete with pointy hat, but seems to be in her late twentys. She lives in a cave, and looks friendly.>
		take msg <If you did that she might turn you into a frog!>
		speak <"Ah I wish I could join my friends at the acadamy..." the witch mumbles to herself, "but the love of my live wanders these sands and my heart can not be moved...">
		examine <You notice the cave-dwelling witch is wearing an eyeglass and looks a bit short-sited.>
		prefix <a>
		displaytype <character>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		give <hut_diary> {
			msg <"Oh! What is this?" the witch asks. Before you can answer she flicks through the diary and gasps as she sees a picture of the owner's lover. "But... no... this is my sister... she passed away in an accident a year ago... Take this." You stare at the strange glass she hands you. "It was to be a gift, but now it is worthless. Take it and begon!">
			hide <hut_diary>
			show <magnifying_glass>
			give <magnifying_glass>
		}
	end define

	south <front_cave>
end define

define room <desert_9>
	alias <desert>
	prefix <the>
	look <You look around and all you can see is sand, sand and more sand.>
	script if not flag <got_flag> then msg <To the north-west you can see what looks like a flag?>

	define object <army_flag>
		alias <army flag>
		alt <flag>
		look <This flag is large, but light enough that you can carry it. The flag on top has the symbol of the old Phrutian army. You can USE it hold it up.>
		take
		speak <You can't speak to this item.>
		examine <You look at the army symbol on the flag carefully but notice nothing unusual.>
		prefix <an>
		displaytype <item>
		article <it>
		gender <it>
		hidden
	end define

	east {
		goto <desert6>
		move <sand; desert6>
		do <felix>
	}
	northwest if flag <got_flag> then msg <You don't want to risk going into the quicksand again.> else {
		if flag <felix_follow> then {
			msg <"Wait!" Felix calls as you are about to step forward. You stop and turn around.|n"What is it?" you ask.|n"There's a lot of quicksand there! What if you walked into some? What if you don't know the way across? I'll be lost in the desert again!" Felix says in a panic.>
			choose <quicksand_confirm>
		}
		else choose <quicksand1>
	}
end define

define room <desert_grave>
	alias <desert grave>
	prefix <a>
	look <You look around and shudder. The area around you has been dug out leaving a small room, about a three metre cube. There are many spider webs around the room, along with a chest and an old skeleton. A stone staircase leads upwards.>
	script i