retreat
You awake from a pleasant dream, strangely refreshed.
The Ivory Tower
The south tower of the Smithsonian castle, 
which rises majestically into the azure sky.  
(Ninja-Librarian's office.)  Visitors are welcome.
Obvious exits:  stairway to Heaven, 
road to Hell, PL to Public Library, and trail to
 
Moss Rock Wilderness

Ninja-Librarian is standing here.
You see AST 386, a window, and a gold coin here.

trail
You leave for a restful vacation in an 
unspoiled area of tranquility.
Moss Rock Wilderness
The hot sun shines down through thick leaves.
Several trails meander through the trees. 
You can `hike' here, or `ski' if there's snow. 
Change the season if you like! Rustic wooden benches 
are tucked away in cozy enclaves and there are large rocks. 
Feel free to sit awhile. A spectacular view awaits 
those who look  (`look view').

look view
From here you see a dark Box Forest and a rugged Mountain. 
The Blue Sky is a dazzling turquoise and you can just make 
out a tiny helicopter flying by. in the far distance you see a 
familiar place, Curtis Common.

change season
To change the seaon, type spring, summer, fall, or winter.

winter
Lars changes the season to winter.
A blanket of snow covers 
the trees and meadows.
You put on your cross-country skis, 
take your poles, and set forth...
Just follow the purple blazes. 
You will remain within the bounds of the Wilderness 
Area as you explore.

You herringbone up a steel hill, 
breathing deeply of the cool mountain air...

The Mountain
You stand before a crag marking the pinnacle 
of this mountain. A stream trickles down the mountain, 
emerging from a fissure in the crag, which is partially 
hidden behind an odd-looking specimen of vegetation.
Icy cold water gurgles around massive smooth boulders, 
forming pools where schools of fish 
dart in choreographed patterns. 
A grassy meadow invites you to the opposite shore, 
where there is some new construction.

You skillfully maneuver around a few rocks...

A rocky promontory
The sun stands in an empty hazy sky and beats down 
upon the gray rocks and the scrubby, parched grass.
You gaze over an breathtaking vista.

You show of your perfect telemark turns down a broad slope...

Sylvan-Glade
Pan's glade is a forest clearing surrounded by tall laurel, 
linden and mallorn trees.

You ski into a deep peaceful woods...

Mollywood
A dark and intriguing forest.
You finish your ski tour, feeling refreshed and invigorated. 
You take off your skis.
You lace up your hiking boots, take your staff, 
and  begin a short hike...

Just follow the purple blazes. You will remain 
within the bounds of the Wilderness Area as you explore.  

You head down the trail... Next