Logged by *Uldrâk the Orc* on the 2nd of August, 2000 .. Me, Diamonium and Gurgel had been following Butrus bad luring to see where they where trapping .. But after a while it got quite booring so we went in dt, I was on my way back to noc to get my metal receipts out when I run into him again.... * W C>exa diamonium Nushènak begins some strange incantations... You see a young and vicious shaman, who is so eager do find out what his new spells do - -- -- -- *BURN MOTHERFUCKER BURN* -- -- -- - Slowly u shithead start turning to an asswipe and become void... Diamonium is a mature male Orc. Diamonium Dagamatri the Dreadful Necro (crackwhore) is in an excellent condition. Diamonium Dagamatri the Dreadful Necro (crackwhore) is using: <wielded> an engraved broadsword (brand new) <worn as shield> a defiled dwarven shield (brand new) <worn on head> a plain hood (brand new) <worn on body> a plain shirt (brand new) <worn on arms> a pair of soft leather sleeves (brand new) <worn on hands> a thin pair of leather gloves (brand new) <worn on legs> a plain pair of pants (brand new) <worn on feet> a black pair of padded boots (brand new) <worn on wrist> a keyring with a set of lock picks <worn on finger> an iron ring <worn on back> a leather backpack <worn across back> a laced quiver <worn as belt> a broad silver belt <worn on belt> an ornamented sheath <worn on belt> a butcher knife (brand new) <worn on belt> a water skin <worn on belt> an herbal kit <worn on belt> a sable pouch * W C>sa brb emote says : brb Ok. * W C>so say open Ok. * W C> Nushènak utters the words 'gunsogz ruyz' * W C> Nushènak starts exercising... * W C>s A Road through the Grey Mountains Exits: North East South West. * W C>e Grey Mountains Exits: North East West. * W C>e Grey Mountains Exits: West Down. * W C>d Climbing into the Grey Mountains Exits: Up Down. * W C>d e Climbing into the Grey Mountains Exits: East Up. * W C>Foothills of the Grey Mountains Exits: South West. * W C>s A Shallow Section of the River *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: North East South West. The water is frozen solid. * W C>s *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < N O R T H > > riding the trained horse. Trail meets a Tributary of the Bruinen A demon wolf lurks here, its dark form twisting and hiding its shape. Exits: North East South West. The ground is frozen solid. * W C>n A Shallow Section of the River Exits: North East South West. The water is frozen solid. * W C>tar *elf* # $target is now set to {*elf*}. The demon wolf has arrived from the south. * W C>n Foothills of the Grey Mountains *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: South West. The ground is frozen solid. * W C>kill $target * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* swiftly dodges your attempt to smite him. * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* begins some strange incantations... * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine>flee You flee head over heels. Climbing into the Grey Mountains Exits: East Up. * W C>ca Ok. * W C>e Foothills of the Grey Mountains Exits: South West. * W C>s A Shallow Section of the River The demon wolf is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse, fighting the demon wolf. Exits: North East South West. The water is frozen solid. * W C>bash $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C>I see no *elf* here. * W C>w kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. The demon wolf has arrived from the east. * W C>* W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> You smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s body extremely hard. * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* begins some strange incantations... * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> The demon wolf says 'Ah! There you are!' * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine>flee You flee head over heels. You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Rough Whitewater Rapids Exits: East West. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* has arrived from the east riding the trained horse. * W C>kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. They aren't here. * W C>w kill $target w You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Whitewater Rapids *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C>*Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. They aren't here. * W C> You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Peaceful Rapids *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C>w kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. * W C>*Butrus the Noldorin Elf* has arrived from the east riding the trained horse. You cannot attack and flee at the same time. * W C>kill $target * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> You smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s left hand hard. * W C *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* pierces your head and tickles it. kill $target * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> Nushènak narrates 'i am lagging badly' * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* begins some strange incantations... * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, but can't stop fighting to flee. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> You're already fighting! * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> Nushènak narrates 'ronly me?' * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine>ca Ok. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target w They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine> You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Bend in the River *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East South. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < S O U T H > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine>w kill $target Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>s kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: North West. * W C HP:Fine>w They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine> You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: North East South West. * W C HP:Fine>w Gurgel narrates 'nods' You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> You strongly smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s left hand. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine>w kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>w kill $target w You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>w You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target w You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen A hungry warg stands here, sniffing around for flesh. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>* W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> You approach *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*, trying to smite him. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* strongly pierces your body and tickles it. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < E A S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* has arrived from the east riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine>w kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine> You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* has arrived from the east riding the trained horse. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* swiftly dodges your attempt to smite him. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* strongly pierces your body and tickles it. * W C HP:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine>w kill $target w They aren't here. An orkish scout yells 'An Elf is here at Tributary of the Bruinen!' * W C HP:Fine> You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: North East South. * W C HP:Fine>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target w Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>s Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine>w You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen A very strong orkish leader is here on patrol. An orc sentry is here on patrol. An experienced orkish scout is looking for tracks on the ground. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. Exits: North West. * W C HP:Fine> You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>w kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. It starts to rain. There is no longer any ice here. You are borne along by a strong current. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. You failed swimming on the water and drowned for a while! * W C HP:Fine>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>e Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>e You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. The snow has stopped. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < E A S T > > riding the trained horse. They aren't here. Saving Uldrâk. * W C HP:Fine>e You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen A very strong orkish leader is here on patrol. An orc sentry is here on patrol. An experienced orkish scout is looking for tracks on the ground. The orc-soldier is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse, fighting the orc-soldier. Exits: North West. * W C HP:Fine>e * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt the orc-soldier:Fine> You smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s right hand very hard. An orkish patrol-leader tries to crush *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*, but he parries successfully. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt the orc-soldier:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt the orc-soldier:Fine> Madcat narrates 'damn cant find ..' *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, but can't stop fighting to flee. * W C HP:Fine *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt the orc-soldier:Fine> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine>w kill $target They aren't here. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* has arrived from the west riding the trained horse. An orkish scout yells 'An Elf is here at Tributary of the Bruinen!' An orkish scout tries to pierce *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*, but he parries successfully. * W C HP:Fine> You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target e They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine>kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen A very strong orkish leader is here on patrol. The orc sentry is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. An orkish scout is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. An orc soldier is STANDING here. The orc-soldier is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. The orc-soldier is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse, fighting an orkish scout. Exits: North West. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>Alas! There is no fighting space left to reach him! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>w kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>*Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < E A S T > > riding the trained horse. They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> Madcat narrates 'gotta get some hps ...' * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>w kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. It starts to rain. There is no longer any ice here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>e You failed swimming there. You are drowning! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>e You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. The snow has stopped. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> You smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s body hard. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Hurt> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < E A S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> An orkish scout yells 'An Elf is here at Tributary of the Bruinen!' * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* has arrived from the east riding the trained horse. ca * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target Ok. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < E A S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>e You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen A very strong orkish leader is here on patrol. An orc sentry is here on patrol. An experienced orkish scout is looking for tracks on the ground. The orc-soldier is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. The orc-soldier is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. An orc soldier is STANDING here. An orc soldier is STANDING here. The orc-soldier is here, fighting *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse, fighting the orc-soldier. Exits: North West. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> Alas! You failed to reach him through the melee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* swiftly dodges an orkish scout's attempt to pierce him. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* swiftly dodges the orc-soldier's attempt to pound him. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* swiftly dodges an orkish patrol-leader's attempt to crush him. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. kill $target * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. kill $target * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> The orc-soldier joins an orkish scout's fight. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>Alas! There is no fighting space left to reach him! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>Alas! There is no fighting space left to reach him! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target Alas! There is no fighting space left to reach him! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* gets a flask of orkish draught from a leather backpack. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* drinks a flask of orkish draught. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* gulps down the draught, staggers but regains his balance. Alas! There is no fighting space left to reach him! *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, but can't stop fighting to flee. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves < < W E S T > > riding the trained horse. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>w kill $target You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is here, riding the trained horse. Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>* W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded> You smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s left leg very hard. kill $target * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* pierces your right foot and tickles it. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded>kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* dismounts from the trained horse, and stops riding him. You're already fighting! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded> You're already fighting! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded>kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, but can't stop fighting to flee. You're already fighting! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded>kill $target You're already fighting! * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded>kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves west. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>w You carefully try to walk on the frozen water. You feel so much better hiding in the shadows! Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: *East* West. It starts to rain. There is no longer any ice here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Tired>kill $target They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>w Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is STANDING here. Exits: East West. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>kill $target w * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded> You approach *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*, trying to smite him. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Wounded> You smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s left foot very hard and shatter it. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Bad> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* panics, and attempts to flee. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves east. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* has arrived from the east. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>kill $target *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* leaves west. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow> You failed swimming there. You are drowning! * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>w kill $target They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>w Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East South. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>w kill $target s They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow> Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow> Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>w They aren't here. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>Tributary of the Bruinen A stocky mountain mule is here, waiting to serve. Exits: North West. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>w Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East South. * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow> Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>w Alas, you cannot go that way... * W C HP:Fine Move:Slow>s Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: North West. * W C HP:Fine Move:Weak>w You failed swimming there. You are drowning! * W C HP:Hurt Move:Weak>w Tributary of the Bruinen *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is STANDING here. Exits: East South. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Weak>kill $target * W C HP:Hurt Move:Weak *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Dying> You smite *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*'s left leg extremely hard and shatter it. *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is mortally wounded and will die soon if not aided. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Weak *Butrus the Noldorin Elf*:Dying> *Butrus the Noldorin Elf* is borne away by the current. Your blood freezes as you hear a death cry. You are borne along by a strong current. Tributary of the Bruinen The corpse of *an Elf* is lying here. The shadow of *an Elf* is floating here. Exits: North West. You swim and successfully stay on the water. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Weak>get all corpse The icy grasp of a shadow blocks your attempt! * W C HP:Hurt Move:Weak> A shadow whispers 'I won't allow the looting of my fallen body!' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Weak>quaff draught Ok. The draught burns down your throat, and a fiery feeling fills your limbs. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Tired>narr butrus rip Ok. You are borne along by a strong current. Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East West. You swim and successfully stay on the water. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>narr he got shadow on water Ok. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>l Tributary of the Bruinen Diamonium narrates 'CACKLE' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>w Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: North East West. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow> Mammoth narrates '*laugh*' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>n You failed swimming there. You are drowning! * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow> Mammoth narrates '*laugh*' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>w You failed swimming there. You are drowning! Mopi narrates 'clap!' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow> Gurgel narrates 'nice :P' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>w Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: East South West. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>s Tributary of the Bruinen Exits: North South West. * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow> Nushènak narrates 'great' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>s You failed swimming there. You are drowning! * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow> Tryksh narrates 'clap ' * W C HP:Hurt Move:Slow>s You failed swimming there. You are drowning! * W C HP:Wounded Move:Slow>s Trail to the Misty Mountains Exits: North East West. .. no exp some eq and 1 wp because almost everybody had fought him earlier ..