{1}{[You open the small leather book] Moathouse Journal - meticulously prepared by Lareth the Beautiful. [An engraved map shows the location of the moathouse, Hommlet, and another village, Nulb]}{[You open the small leather book] Moathouse Journal - meticulously prepared by Lareth the Beautiful. [An engraved map shows the location of the moathouse, Hommlet, and another village, Nulb]}{}{}{}{game.areas[3] = 1; game.story_state = 3; game.global_vars[701] = 2}
{2}{Chapter One - in which I describe how I came to this ill-gotten place}{}{8}{}{10}{}
{3}{Chapter Two - in which I describe how I made this place liveable}{}{8}{}{40}{}
{4}{Chapter Three - in which I discuss our guests from the Temple}{}{8}{}{90}{}
{5}{Chapter Four - in which I discuss my plans for domination of Hommlet...and beyond!}{}{8}{}{130}{}
{6}{[You try to read, but there are too many words on the page and not enough pictures. You close the book.]}{}{-7}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{7}{[close the book]}{}{8}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{10}{[You flip to the first chapter.] Chapter One. In my effort to help restore Lolth to her rightful place of power, I have come to this place, once a thriving center for evil for the hated Zuggtmoy, now a vacuum of raw power in need of new leadership.}{[You flip to the first chapter.] Chapter One. In my effort to help restore Lolth to her rightful place of power, I have come to this place, once a thriving center for evil for the hated Zuggtmoy, now a vacuum of raw power in need of new leadership.}{}{}{}{}
{11}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{20}{}
{12}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{13}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{20}{Lolth has entrusted in me to recruit former members of Zuggtmoy's Temple. I must act as a member of the current Temple, committing to help raids against the locals and supplying the occasional recruit.}{Lolth has entrusted in me to recruit former members of Zuggtmoy's Temple. I must act as a member of the current Temple, committing to help raids against the locals and supplying the occasional recruit.}{}{}{}{}
{21}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{30}{}
{22}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{23}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{30}{So I have arrived at this forward establishment, ready to help renew the Temple to power, while secretly recruiting for my mistress, Lolth. [End]}{So I have arrived at this forward establishment, ready to help renew the Temple to power, while secretly recruiting for my mistress, Lolth. [End]}{}{}{}{}
{31}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{32}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{40}{[You flip to the second chapter.] Chapter Two - I cannot live in this foul place of decay. My first order of business was to dig out a tunnel near my quarters so that I can surface as needed.}{[You flip to the second chapter.] Chapter Two - I cannot live in this foul place of decay. My first order of business was to dig out a tunnel near my quarters so that I can surface as needed.}{}{}{}{}
{41}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{50}{}
{42}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{43}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{50}{I have been able to make my quarters quite comfortable now, as our raids have brought in many fine linens and even rare furnishings. I have now been able to set guards about our location as well.}{I have been able to make my quarters quite comfortable now, as our raids have brought in many fine linens and even rare furnishings. I have now been able to set guards about our location as well.}{}{}{}{}
{51}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{60}{}
{52}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{53}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{60}{First I put those slimes I acquired from the Temple at the staircase. They have caught many unsuspecting adventurers. Then I recruited those gnolls, but they were far too unreliable. So I found Lubash, a perfectly loyal ogre.}{First I put those slimes I acquired from the Temple at the staircase. They have caught many unsuspecting adventurers. Then I recruited those gnolls, but they were far too unreliable. So I found Lubash, a perfectly loyal ogre.}{}{}{}{}
{61}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{70}{}
{62}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{63}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{70}{Everyone fears Lubash and he keeps the main entrance secure, as long as I keep him adequately supplied with human flesh from captured prisoners. Now in my spare time, I have even been able to create zombies from some of the dead as extra guardians.}{Everyone fears Lubash and he keeps the main entrance secure, as long as I keep him adequately supplied with human flesh from captured prisoners. Now in my spare time, I have even been able to create zombies from some of the dead as extra guardians.}{}{}{}{}
{71}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{80}{}
{72}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{73}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{80}{But the perfect camouflage has been those careless bandits living above. Anyone who comes out here to investigate will find and destroy them, thinking they have cleared the area of its evil...haha...if they only knew. [end]}{But the perfect camouflage has been those careless bandits living above. Anyone who comes out here to investigate will find and destroy them, thinking they have cleared the area of its evil...haha...if they only knew. [end]}{}{}{}{}
{81}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{82}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{90}{[You flip to the third chapter.] Chapter Three - Recently, our visitors from the Temple itself have increased in number, so I have decided to log them here.}{[You flip to the third chapter.] Chapter Three - Recently, our visitors from the Temple itself have increased in number, so I have decided to log them here.}{}{}{}{}
{91}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{100}{}
{92}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{93}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{100}{I have been careful to receive no guests here from Lolth, but I carefully meet with her spies beyond this dungeon. At first, the visitors from the Temple came rarely, and only for a quick report.}{I have been careful to receive no guests here from Lolth, but I carefully meet with her spies beyond this dungeon. At first, the visitors from the Temple came rarely, and only for a quick report.}{}{}{}{}
{101}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{110}{}
{102}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{103}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{110}{But recently their numbers have increased. I think the Temple is rising again and so their efforts have increased. I do not know where these messengers come from, but they all serve the black lord of the fortress.}{But recently their numbers have increased. I think the Temple is rising again and so their efforts have increased. I do not know where these messengers come from, but they all serve the black lord of the fortress.}{}{}{}{}
{111}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{120}{}
{112}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{113}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{120}{His power is growing, and I must move quickly if I am to establish Lolth in command here. I cannot allow that meddling Iuz or even those still loyal to Zuggtmoy to get in the way of Lolth's resurgence to power. [end]}{His power is growing, and I must move quickly if I am to establish Lolth in command here. I cannot allow that meddling Iuz or even those still loyal to Zuggtmoy to get in the way of Lolth's resurgence to power. [end]}{}{}{}{}
{121}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{122}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{130}{[You flip to the fourth chapter.] My raids have already compromised Hommlet and it will not survive much longer. The Temple has already planted spies within the town and if it were not for Burne and Rufus, we would have control of it already.}{[You flip to the fourth chapter.] My raids have already compromised Hommlet and it will not survive much longer. The Temple has already planted spies within the town and if it were not for Burne and Rufus, we would have control of it already.}{}{}{}{}
{131}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{140}{}
{132}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{133}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{140}{Still, it is imperative that we move quickly to strike down Burne and Rufus before they complete that castle of theirs. The time is right and it will not be long now before we can move directly against the town.}{Still, it is imperative that we move quickly to strike down Burne and Rufus before they complete that castle of theirs. The time is right and it will not be long now before we can move directly against the town.}{}{}{}{}
{141}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{150}{}
{142}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{143}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{150}{Once my men have taken control of Hommlet, those remaining in the Temple will see my power, and will move to join me quickly as they see the might of Lareth the Beautiful!}{Once my men have taken control of Hommlet, those remaining in the Temple will see my power, and will move to join me quickly as they see the might of Lareth the Beautiful!}{}{}{}{}
{151}{[read more]}{}{1}{}{160}{}
{152}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{153}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{160}{Then my mistress can return in triumphant glory to the seat of her most hated enemy's throne of power and rule once again! [end]}{Then my mistress can return in triumphant glory to the seat of her most hated enemy's throne of power and rule once again! [end]}{}{}{}{}
{161}{[back to table of contents]}{}{1}{}{170}{}
{162}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}
{170}{[You turn back to the first page of Lareth's Journal.] Moathouse Journal - meticulously prepared by Lareth the Beautiful}{[You turn back to the first page of Lareth's Journal.] Moathouse Journal - meticulously prepared by Lareth the Beautiful}{}{}{}{}
{171}{Chapter One - in which I describe how I came to this ill-gotten place}{}{1}{}{10}{}
{172}{Chapter Two - in which I describe how I made this place liveable}{}{1}{}{40}{}
{173}{Chapter Three - in which I discuss our guests from the Temple}{}{1}{}{90}{}
{174}{Chapter Four - in which I discuss my plans for domination of Hommlet...and beyond!}{}{1}{}{130}{}
{175}{[close the book]}{}{1}{}{0}{npc.destroy()}


{200}{[This book is locked tight] Moathouse Journal - meticulously prepared by Lareth the Beautiful.}{[This book is locked tight] Moathouse Journal - meticulously prepared by Lareth the Beautiful.}{}{}{}{}
{201}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10 and game.global_vars[701] == 0}{410}{}
{202}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11 and game.global_vars[701] == 0}{400}{}
{203}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9 and game.global_vars[701] == 0}{420}{}
{204}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10 and game.global_vars[701] == 1}{310}{}
{205}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11 and game.global_vars[701] == 1}{700}{}
{206}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9 and game.global_vars[701] == 1}{320}{}
{220}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) == 8 and game.global_vars[701] == 0}{510}{}
{221}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) >= 9 and game.global_vars[701] == 0}{500}{}
{222}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) <= 7 and game.global_vars[701] == 0}{520}{}
{230}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{310}{[The lock is still holding firm, but you were probably close]}{[The lock is still holding firm, but you were probably close]}{}{}{}{}
{311}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{}{310}{}
{315}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{320}{[You really have no idea what you are doing] [Perhaps you should find an expert]}{[You really have no idea what you are doing] [Perhaps you should find an expert]}{}{}{}{}
{321}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{}{320}{}
{325}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{400}{[After a bit of concentration you managed to pick the lock]}{[After a bit of concentration you managed to pick the lock]}{}{}{}{}
{401}{[Open book]}{}{1}{}{1}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}

{410}{[The lock is still holding firm, but you were probably close]}{[The lock is still holding firm, but you were probably close]}{}{}{}{}
{411}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{}
{412}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) == 8}{510}{}
{413}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) >= 9}{500}{}
{414}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) <= 7}{520}{}
{415}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{420}{[You really have no idea what you are doing] [Perhaps you should find an expert]}{[You really have no idea what you are doing] [Perhaps you should find an expert]}{}{}{}{}
{421}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{}
{422}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) == 8}{510}{}
{423}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) >= 9}{500}{}
{424}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_search) <= 7}{520}{}
{425}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{500}{[You can see a small needle in the lock] [It is probably coated with poison]}{[You can see a small needle in the lock] [It is probably coated with poison]}{}{}{}{}
{501}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) == 8}{600}{}
{502}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) >= 9}{650}{}
{503}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) <= 7 and pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) >= 5}{610}{}
{505}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) <= 4}{620}{}
{506}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{}
{507}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11}{400}{}
{508}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{}
{509}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{510}{[You didn't find anything dangerous]}{[You didn't find anything dangerous]}{}{}{}{}
{511}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{}{510}{}
{516}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{}
{517}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11}{400}{}
{518}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{}
{519}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{520}{[You really have no idea what you are doing] [Perhaps you should find an expert before you hurt yourself]}{[You really have no idea what you are doing] [Perhaps you should find an expert before you hurt yourself]}{}{}{}{}
{521}{[Inspect the lock for traps]}{}{1}{}{520}{}
{530}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{}
{531}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11}{400}{}
{532}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{}
{533}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{600}{[You almost removed the trap] [It is just slightly too complicated]}{[You almost removed the trap] [It is just slightly too complicated]}{}{}{}{}
{601}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{}{600}{}
{606}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{}
{607}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11}{400}{}
{608}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{}
{609}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{610}{[You lack the skill to disarm this trap] [Another try would be very dangerous]}{[You can see a small needle in the lock] [It is probably coated with poison]}{}{}{}{}
{611}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) == 7}{610}{}
{613}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) <= 6}{620}{}
{616}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{}
{617}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11}{400}{}
{618}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{}
{619}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{620}{[OUCH!] [You have been pricked by the needle!]}{[OUCH!] [You have been pricked by the needle!]}{}{}{}{}
{621}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) == 8}{600}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}
{622}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) >= 9}{650}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}
{623}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) <= 7 and pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) >= 5}{610}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}
{624}{[Disarm the trap]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(skill_disable_device) <= 4}{620}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}
{625}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}
{626}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11}{700}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}
{627}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0)}
{628}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{pc.condition_add_with_args("Poisoned",11,0); npc.destroy()}

{650}{[You have disarmed the trap] [You don't think it will reset]}{[You have disarmed the trap] [You don't think it will reset]}{}{}{}{game.global_vars[701] = 1}
{651}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) == 10}{410}{}
{652}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) >= 11}{700}{}
{653}{[Attempt to open the lock]}{}{1}{pc.skill_level_get(npc,skill_open_lock) <= 9}{420}{}
{654}{[Close the book]}{}{1}{}{}{npc.destroy()}

{700}{[After a bit of concentration you managed to pick the lock]}{[After a bit of concentration you managed to pick the lock]}{}{}{}{}
{701}{[Open book]}{}{1}{}{1}{}


