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//    Town 102: Tower of Elderan


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20 = "This room contains three huge, leatherbound books on marble pedestals. You stand before one of them.";
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22 = "To the north is a huge, elaborate laboratory, filled with tools for performing dark magic. You see huge networks of tubes, flasks, and other alchemical equipment. Magical circles have been prepared for holding and experimenting on imprisoned creatures.";
23 = "This is the workplace of Elderan, powerful Empire wizard and master of this tower.";
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25 = "You think you hear a clanking noise coming from somewhere.";
26 = "This lever controls the gate right next to you.";
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28 = "The grimoire describes, in detail, how to open up a magical portal and draw a number of beings through it. Notes in the border reveal that someone is trying to figure out how to build such a portal in Avernum.";
29 = "There is a note tucked between one of the pages. It reads, _Zan - An archive key is misplaced. I think it's still at the base of the shaft. Find it, and make sure the rest of the portal records end up in the archive. - Elderan_";
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31 = "Elderan had great plans when he entered the portal to Avernum. He wanted to use his considerable skills to carry out bizarre experiments and break the rebellion. He pictured this war as his great chance to excel and attain great power.";
32 = "He didn't think it would end this way. As he falls, the last expression on his face is one of bewilderment.";
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34 = "You pull the lever. You feel the vibration of grinding gears under your feet. The lever slowly turns back to its original position.";
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36 = "Suddenly, the entry gate slams shut behind you! You find yourself trapped on the top floor of the tower.";
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38 = "When you touch the tome, you receive a painful shock. Elderan's defenses are strong while the wizard lives.";
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40 = "Elderan has stepped out of his magic circle. When he does, it begins to glow. Elderan vanishes and reappers inside the circle. He is now surrounded by a glowing shield.";
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42 = "You force Elderan back into his circle. it stops glowing. His shield fades away.";
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44 = "Elderan gets close to one of his shades. He gives a little smile. _Now you can savor the results of my experiments._";
45 = "He points at the shade. Its energy flows through his finger and into his body, healing and strengthening him. _Now you can savor the true power of Empire magic!_";
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