Shadow Bosses

Shadow Bosses by Lamdil begins here.

The current hit points of the Cannibal is 4. The maximum hit points of the Cannibal is 4.
The Cannibal is hostile. 
The Cannibal carries a weapon called Vicious Claws. The current turns of the Vicious Claws is 4.
Setting action variables for an actor hitting:
	if the actor is Cannibal:
		if the blockTrue of the player is 0:
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus the damageReduction of the player;
		otherwise:
			let x be the damageReduction of the player plus the damagePrevented of the player;
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus x.
Every turn when the player is in the Temple: 
	if the Cannibal is hostile, try Cannibal hitting the player. 
Report Cannibal hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 3:
		say "The Cannibal rapidly sniffs the air, and it catches your scent." instead;
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 2:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Cannibal leaps at you, but you just barely sidestep the attack.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You slash the creature mid-air, causing it to stumble to the side.[line break][line break]";
			if the Cannibal is dead:
				say "Using your opening, you quickly jab the Cannibal, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Cannibal screams in agony as the soul of a prisoner escapes its body.[line break][line break]As the spirit fades away, it whispers to you, 'I have been set free...'";
				now the Cannibal is nowhere;
				now the Cannibal is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "Using your opening, you quickly jab the Cannibal, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Cannibal lunges and collides into your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Cannibal is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The creature lunges towards you and claws at your face, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Cannibal is unable to penetrate your armour.";	
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 1:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You evade the Cannibal's vicious uppercut.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You catch the Cannibal off-guard, leaving it open for attack.[line break][line break]";
			if the Cannibal is dead:
				say "You swing at the Cannibal's head, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Cannibal screams in agony as the soul of a prisoner escapes its body.[line break][line break]As the spirit fades away, it whispers to you, 'I have been set free...'";
				now the Cannibal is nowhere;
				now the Cannibal is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You swing at the Cannibal's head, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Cannibal's claws slash your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Cannibal is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The creature lands a devastating uppercut with its claws, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Cannibal is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 0:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Cannibal tries to grab you, but you break free of his grasp.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You push the creature back as it attempts to grab you.[line break][line break]";
			if the Cannibal is dead:
				say "You slam your weapon down onto the Cannibal, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Cannibal screams in agony as the soul of a prisoner escapes its body.[line break][line break]As the spirit fades away, it whispers to you, 'I have been set free...'";
				now the Cannibal is nowhere;
				now the Cannibal is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You slam your weapon down onto the Cannibal, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Cannibal's claws knock your shield back, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Cannibal is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Cannibal manages to grab you and sinks his long teeth into your flesh, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Cannibal is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 4:
		say "The Cannibal breathes heavily to catch its breath." instead.
Report hitting a dead Cannibal:
		say "The Cannibal screams in agony as the soul of a prisoner escapes its body.[line break][line break]As the spirit fades away, it whispers to you, 'I have been set free...'" instead.

Report Cannibal hitting the player when the player is dead:
	now the current hit points of the player is 0; 
	say "The Cannibal slashes your eyes, permanently blinding you, and knocks you onto the ground."; 
	end the story saying "The creature pins you with its inhuman strength and begins eating away at your stomach"; 
	stop the action.
Carry out Cannibal hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 4:
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 3;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 3:
		now the player is hit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Cannibal by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 2;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 2:
		now the player is hit;
		if the blockTrue of the player is 0:
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 6 and 8 minus the damageReduction of the player;
		otherwise:
			let x be the damageReduction of the player plus the damagePrevented of the player;
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 6 and 8 minus x;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Cannibal by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 1;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 1:
		now the player is notHit;
		if the blockTrue of the player is 0:
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 9 and 11 minus the damageReduction of the player;
		otherwise:
			let x be the damageReduction of the player plus the damagePrevented of the player;
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 9 and 11 minus x;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Cannibal by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 0;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 0:
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Vicious Claws is 4;
		stop the action.	
Cannibal Fight is a recurring scene.
Cannibal Fight begins when the player is in the Temple.
Every turn during the Cannibal Fight:
	now the left hand status line is "Consumer of Men: [current hit points of Cannibal]";
	now the player is hostile;
	if the Cannibal is dead:
		now the player is docile;
		now the player is notHit;
		now the left hand status line is "Consumer of Men: Deceased";
		now the Cannibal is nowhere.
Cannibal Fight ends when the player is not in the Temple.	
When Cannibal Fight ends:
	now the player is docile;
	now the player is notHit;
	now the left hand status line is "".

The player has a number called curse. The curse of the player is 0.
The player has a number called dread. The dread of the player is 0.
The current hit points of the Heretic is 4. The maximum hit points of the Heretic is 4.
The Heretic is docile. 
The Heretic carries a weapon called Profaned Book. The current turns of the Profaned Book is 5.
Setting action variables for an actor hitting:
	if the actor is Heretic:
		if the blockTrue of the player is 0:
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus the damageReduction of the player;
		otherwise:
			let x be the damageReduction of the player plus the damagePrevented of the player;
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus x.
Every turn when the player is in the Desecrated Chapel: 
	if the Heretic is hostile, try Heretic hitting the player. 
Report Heretic hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 4:
		say "The Heretic opens her book and begins muttering a curse." instead;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 3:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Heretic launches a hex towards you but misses by a hair.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "Before the Heretic can finish preparing her curse, you strike the tome out of her hands, interrupting the chant.[line break][line break]";
			if the Heretic is dead:
				say "As the Heretic scrambles to find her book, you go in for a lethal blow, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Heretic's skin begins to disintegrate as the tome consumes her flesh.[line break][line break]You see a spirit escape from the body and fade into the darkness.";
				now the Heretic is nowhere;
				now the Heretic is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "As the Heretic scrambles to find her book, you go in for a lethal blow, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Heretic hurls a hex right into your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Heretic is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "A hex bursts from the Heretic's hand and strikes your chest, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			now the curse of the player is 3;
		otherwise:
			say "The Heretic is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 2:
		say "The Heretic grows tired from expending her energy." instead;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 1:
		say "The Heretic regains her strength and beings absorbing corrupted energy into her body." instead;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 0:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "An aura of dread expands from the Heretic but you step back enough to avoid the hit.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You knock the Heretic off balance, interrupting her focus.[line break][line break]";
			if the Heretic is dead:
				say "The energy around the Heretic becomes less menacing; you go in for a devastating strike, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Heretic's skin begins to disintegrate as the tome consumes her flesh.[line break][line break]You see a spirit escape from the body and fade into the darkness.";
				now the Heretic is nowhere;
				now the Heretic is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "The energy around the Heretic becomes less menacing; you go in for a devastating strike, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "An aura of dread surrounds the Heretic and strikes your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Heretic is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Heretic casts a pulsing aura of dread, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			now the dread of the player is 2;
		otherwise:
			say "The Heretic is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 5:
		say "The Heretic abruptly closes her book." instead.
Report hitting a dead Heretic:
		now the curse of the player is 0;
		say "The Heretic's skin begins to disintegrate as the tome consumes her flesh.[line break][line break]You see a spirit escape from the body and fade into the darkness." instead.

Report Heretic hitting the player when the player is dead:
	now the current hit points of the player is 0; 
	say "The Heretic conjures a curse, binding you in place."; 
	end the story saying "The Heretic opens her tome and begins draining your soul"; 
	stop the action.
Carry out Heretic hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 5:
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Profaned Book is 4;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 4:
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Heretic by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Profaned Book is 3;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 3:
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Profaned Book is 2;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 2:
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Profaned Book is 1;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 1:
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Heretic by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
			now the dread of the player is 1;
		now the current turns of the Profaned Book is 0;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Profaned Book is 0:
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Profaned Book is 5;
		stop the action.	
Every turn when the curse of the player is greater than 0:
	let x be a random number between 1 and 2;
	decrease the current hit points of the player by x;
	say "The curse withers away your soul, dealing [x] point[s] of damage!";
	decrease the curse of the player by 1;
	if the player is dead:
		end the story saying "Your body succumbs to the curse as you wither away".
Every turn when the dread of the player is greater than 0:
	if the dread of the player is 2:
		decrease the dread of the player by 1;
	otherwise:
		let x be a random number between 3 and 5;
		decrease the current hit points of the player by x;
		say "The aura around the Heretic erupts in a blast of corrupted energy, dealing [x] point[s] of damage!";
		decrease the dread of the player by 1;
	if the player is dead:
		end the story saying "As you lie dying on the ground, you can feel you soul being dragged to Hell".
Heretic Fight is a recurring scene.
Heretic Fight begins when the player is in the Desecrated Chapel.
Every turn during the Heretic Fight:
	now the left hand status line is "Blasphemer of Gods: [current hit points of Heretic]";
	now the player is hostile;
	if the Heretic is dead:
		now the player is docile;
		now the player is notHit;
		now the left hand status line is "Blasphemer of Gods: Deceased";
		now the Heretic is nowhere.
Heretic Fight ends when the player is not in the Desecrated Chapel.	
When Heretic Fight ends:
	now the player is docile;
	now the player is notHit;
	now the left hand status line is "".
	
The player has a number called ignite. The ignite of the player is 0.
The current hit points of the Arsonist is 4. The maximum hit points of the Arsonist is 4.
The Arsonist is docile. 
The Arsonist carries a weapon called Flaming Orb. The current turns of the Flaming Orb is 6.
Setting action variables for an actor hitting:
	if the actor is Arsonist:
		if the blockTrue of the player is 0:
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus the damageReduction of the player;
		otherwise:
			let x be the damageReduction of the player plus the damagePrevented of the player;
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus x.
Every turn when the player is in the Scorched Wasteland: 
	if the Arsonist is hostile, try Arsonist hitting the player. 
Report Arsonist hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 5:
		say "A small flame sprouts from the hand of the Arsonist." instead;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 4:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "Your face grows hot as the fiery orb passes you.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Arsonist stumbles back as you thrust your weapon towards his chest.[line break][line break]";
			if the Arsonist is dead:
				say "Taking advantage of the Arsonist's weakened state, you riposte him, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The flame extinguishes from the Arsonist's eyes, and his body falls to ashes.[line break][line break]You watch as a spectre quickly escapes from the Arsonist's body.";
				now the Arsonist is nowhere;
				now the Arsonist is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "Taking advantage of the Arsonist's weakened state, you riposte him, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "An orb of fire crashes against your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Arsonist is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Arsonist hurls a glowing orb of fire towards you, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Arsonist is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 3:
		say "The Arsonist slams the ground, sending rippling waves of fire towards you." instead;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 2:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You leap over the waves of fire, barely escaping them.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You sidestep the flames and knock the Arsonist across the side of his head.[line break][line break]";
			if the Arsonist is dead:
				say "You follow up with a lethal swing, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The flame extinguishes from the Arsonist's eyes, and his body falls to ashes.[line break][line break]You watch as a spectre quickly escapes from the Arsonist's body.";
				now the Arsonist is nowhere;
				now the Arsonist is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You follow up with a lethal swing, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The flames ignite your shield as they pass over you, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Arsonist is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The waves scorch your flesh as they crash down onto you, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Arsonist is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 1:
		say "The Arsonist becomes engulfed in fire as he concentrates his strength." instead;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 0:
		say "The air becomes unbearably hot as the Arsonist generates more flame." instead;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 6:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "Luckily, you roll to the side as a large pillar of flame erupts from your previous spot.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You weave through the pillars of flame erupting from the ground.[line break][line break]";
			if the Arsonist is dead:
				say "You get close enough to the Arsonist to strike him across the chest, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The flame extinguishes from the Arsonist's eyes, and his body falls to ashes.[line break][line break]You watch as a spectre quickly escapes from the Arsonist's body.";
				now the Arsonist is nowhere;
				now the Arsonist is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You get close enough to the Arsonist to strike him across the chest, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Arsonist releases his energy and your shield absorbs part of the heat from the scorching pillars, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Arsonist is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Arsonist releases his energy, causing pillars of flame to erupt from the ground and severely burning you, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Arsonist is unable to penetrate your armour.".
Report hitting a dead Arsonist:
		say "The flame extinguishes from the Arsonist's eyes, and his body falls to ashes.[line break][line break]You watch as a spectre quickly escapes from the Arsonist's body." instead.

Report Arsonist hitting the player when the player is dead:
	now the current hit points of the player is 0; 
	say "The Deranged Prisoner quickly stabs your throat."; 
	end the story saying "The blood drains out your neck and you fall to the ground"; 
	stop the action.
Carry out Arsonist hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 6:
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 5;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 5:
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Arsonist by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
			increase the ignite of the player by 1;
		now the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 4;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 4:
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 3;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 3:
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Arsonist by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
			increase the ignite of the player by 1;
		now the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 2;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 2:
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 1;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 1:
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 0;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 0:
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Arsonist by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
			increase the ignite of the player by 2;
		now the current turns of the Flaming Orb is 6;
		stop the action.
Every turn when the ignite of the player is greater than 0:
	if the ignite of the player is 1:
		let x be a random number between 1 and 2;
		decrease the current hit points of the player by x;
		say "The cinders burn your flesh, dealing [x] point[s] of damage.";
		if the player is dead:
			end the story saying "Your body becomes engulfed in blazes, reducing you to ashes";
	otherwise if the ignite of the player is 2:
		let x be a random number between 3 and 4;
		decrease the current hit points of the player by x;
		say "Embers sear your skin, dealing [x] point[s] of damage.";
		if the player is dead:
			end the story saying "Your body becomes engulfed in blazes, reducing you to ashes";
	otherwise if the ignite of the player is 3:
		let x be a random number between 5 and 6;
		decrease the current hit points of the player by x;
		say "Pieces of your armour become ignited, dealing [x] point[s] of damage.";
		if the player is dead:
			end the story saying "Your body becomes engulfed in blazes, reducing you to ashes";
	otherwise if the ignite of the player is greater than 3:
		let x be a random number between 7 and 8;
		decrease the current hit points of the player by x;
		say "Flames dance across your body, dealing [x] point[s] of damage.";
		if the player is dead:
			end the story saying "Your body becomes engulfed in blazes, reducing you to ashes".
Arsonist Fight is a recurring scene.
Arsonist Fight begins when the player is in the Scorched Wasteland.
Every turn during the Arsonist Fight:
	now the left hand status line is "Omen of Flame: [current hit points of Arsonist]";
	now the player is hostile;
	if the Arsonist is dead:
		now the player is docile;
		now the player is notHit;
		now the left hand status line is "Omen of Flame: Deceased";
		now the Arsonist is nowhere.
Arsonist Fight ends when the player is not in the Scorched Wasteland.	
When Arsonist Fight ends:
	now the player is docile;
	now the player is notHit;
	now the left hand status line is "".

The current hit points of the Cutthroat is 4. The maximum hit points of the Cutthroat is 4.
The Cutthroat is hostile. 
The Cutthroat carries a weapon called Steel Knives. The current turns of the Steel Knives is 8.
Setting action variables for an actor hitting:
	if the actor is Cutthroat:
		if the blockTrue of the player is 0:
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus the damageReduction of the player;
		otherwise:
			let x be the damageReduction of the player plus the damagePrevented of the player;
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus x.
Every turn when the player is in the Dilapidated Chamber:
	if the Cutthroat is hostile, try Cutthroat hitting the player. 
Report Cutthroat hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 7:
		say "The Cutthroat pulls out ten knives from his pockets." instead;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 6:
		say "The Cutthroat throws five of his knives into the air." instead;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 5:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You lean backwards as the knives fly across your face.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You deflect the knives flying towards you.[line break][line break]";
			if the Cutthroat is dead:
				say "You dash towards the Cutthroat, landing a blow to his chest, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Cutthroat falls to his knees and takes in one more breath as his body falls to the ground.[line break][line break]A soul silently emerges from the Cutthroat's body and walks into the darkness.";
				now the Cutthroat is nowhere;
				now the Cutthroat is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You dash towards the Cutthroat, landing a blow to his chest, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Cutthroat throws five knives which pierce your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Cutthroat flings five more knives towards your chest, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 4:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You leap away from the rain of knives.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You catch one of the falling knives.[line break][line break]";
			if the Cutthroat is dead:
				say "With deadly accuracy, you throw the knife into the Cutthroat's leg, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Cutthroat falls to his knees and takes in one more breath as his body falls to the ground.[line break][line break]A soul silently emerges from the Cutthroat's body and walks into the darkness.";
				now the Cutthroat is nowhere;
				now the Cutthroat is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "With deadly accuracy, you throw the knife into the Cutthroat's leg, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "You raise your shield as you brace the impact of the falling knives, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "Five knives fall down from above and pierce your skin, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 3:
		say "The Cutthroat reaches into his sleeve for another knife." instead;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 2:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Cutthroat throws his knife but you sidestep the projectile.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Cutthroat hurls his knife towards you but you strike the knife midair.[line break][line break]";
			if the Cutthroat is dead:
				say "You swing upwards with your weapon, hitting the Cutthroat in the chin, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Cutthroat falls to his knees and takes in one more breath as his body falls to the ground.[line break][line break]A soul silently emerges from the Cutthroat's body and walks into the darkness.";
				now the Cutthroat is nowhere;
				now the Cutthroat is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You swing upwards with your weapon, hitting the Cutthroat in the chin, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "A long, silver knife flies straight into your shield, stabbing through the shield and into your arm, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "A long, silver knife flies rapidly into your shoulder, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 1:
		say "The Cutthroat pulls out ten more knives from his belt." instead;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 0:
		say "The Cutthroat crouches down low, preparing to strike." instead;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 8:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You roll away from the falling barrage of knives.";
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Cutthroat leaps into the air but you catch him on the way up.[line break][line break]";
			if the Cutthroat is dead:
				say "You pull the Cutthroat down onto the ground and gash him with your weapon, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "The Cutthroat falls to his knees and takes in one more breath as his body falls to the ground.[line break][line break]A soul silently emerges from the Cutthroat's body and walks into the darkness.";
				now the Cutthroat is nowhere;
				now the Cutthroat is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You pull the Cutthroat down onto the ground and gash him with your weapon, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Cutthroat leaps into the air and launches a barrage of knives into your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your shield.";
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Cutthroat leaps into the air and launches a barrage of knives at you, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Cutthroat is unable to penetrate your armour.".
Report hitting a dead Cutthroat:
		say "The Cutthroat falls to his knees and takes in one more breath as his body falls to the ground.[line break][line break]A soul silently emerges from the Cutthroat's body and walks into the darkness." instead.

Report Cutthroat hitting the player when the player is dead:
	now the current hit points of the player is 0; 
	say "The Cutthroat pulls out two knives and hurls them into your feet, pinning you to the ground."; 
	end the story saying "The Cutthroat unleashes a flurry blades towards you, tearing all the flesh from your bones"; 
	stop the action.
Carry out Cutthroat hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 8:
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 7;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 7:
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 6;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 6: 
		now the player is hit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Cutthroat by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 5;
		stop the action;	
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 5: 
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Cutthroat by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 4;
		stop the action;	
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 4: 
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 3;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 3: 
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Cutthroat by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 2;
		stop the action;	
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 2: 
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 1;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 1: 
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 0;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Steel Knives is 0: 
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Cutthroat by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Steel Knives is 8;
		stop the action.
	
The current hit points of the Mercenary is 4. The maximum hit points of the Mercenary is 4.
The Mercenary is hostile. 
The Mercenary carries a weapon called Jagged Blade. The current turns of the Jagged Blade is 8.
Setting action variables for an actor hitting:
	if the actor is Mercenary:
		if the blockTrue of the player is 0:
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus the damageReduction of the player;
		otherwise:
			let x be the damageReduction of the player plus the damagePrevented of the player;
			now the damage inflicted is a random number between 3 and 5 minus x.
Every turn when the player is in the Dilapidated Chamber:
	if the Mercenary is hostile, try Mercenary hitting the player. 
Report Mercenary hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 7:
		say "The Mercenary senses you through his blindfold." instead;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 6:
		say "The Mercenary sharpens his blade against his dagger." instead;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 5:
		say "The Mercenary grips his sword tightly." instead;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 4:
		say "The Mercenary bounds in your direction with terrifying speed." instead;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 3:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You dodge the Mercenary's uppercut as his sword goes past your ear.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You parry the Mercenary's swift uppercut.[line break][line break]";
			if the Mercenary is dead:
				say "You drive your weapon into the Mercenary's stomach, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "Blood gushes out the mouth of the Mercenary as he collapses to the floor.[line break][line break]A spirit breaks free from the body of the Mercenary and disappears.";
				now the Mercenary is nowhere;
				now the Mercenary is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You drive your weapon into the Mercenary's stomach, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "Anticipating the attack, you raise your shield to block his strike, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Mercenary dashes up to you and lands a painful uppercut with his blade, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 2:
		say "The Mercenary leaps backwards and prepares for another assault." instead;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 1:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You roll out of the way as the Mercenary blinks behind you.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You quickly turn around and parry the Mercenary as he goes in for a backstab.[line break][line break]";
			if the Mercenary is dead:
				say "While the Mercenary's guard is down, you quickly jab his chest, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "Blood gushes out the mouth of the Mercenary as he collapses to the floor.[line break][line break]A spirit breaks free from the body of the Mercenary and disappears.";
				now the Mercenary is nowhere;
				now the Mercenary is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "While the Mercenary's guard is down, you quickly jab his chest, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Mercenary blinks behind you and stabs your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Mercenary blinks behind you and stabs you in the back, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 0:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Mercenary blinks away and dashes towards you but you avoid his attack.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You strike the Mercenary as he tries to blink away.[line break][line break]";
			if the Mercenary is dead:
				say "You land a crushing blow to his skull, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "Blood gushes out the mouth of the Mercenary as he collapses to the floor.[line break][line break]A spirit breaks free from the body of the Mercenary and disappears.";
				now the Mercenary is nowhere;
				now the Mercenary is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You land a crushing blow to his skull, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Mercenary blinks away and dashes into your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Mercenary blinks away and dashes across you, slicing your stomach, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your armour.";
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 8:
		if the dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			say "The Mercenary blinks away and dashes towards you but you avoid his attack.";
			now the dodgeTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the parryTrue of the player is 1:
			say "You counter the Mercenary's swing, knocking him off balance.[line break][line break]";
			if the Mercenary is dead:
				say "You swing your weapon across the Mercenary's face, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage![line break][line break]";
				say "Blood gushes out the mouth of the Mercenary as he collapses to the floor.[line break][line break]A spirit breaks free from the body of the Mercenary and disappears.";
				now the Mercenary is nowhere;
				now the Mercenary is docile;
			otherwise:
				say "You swing your weapon across the Mercenary's face, dealing [riposteDamage of the player] damage!";
			now the parryTrue is 0;
		otherwise if the blockTrue of the the player is 1:
			if damage inflicted > 0:
				decrease the current hit points of the player by the damage inflicted;
				say "The Mercenary blinks above you and crashes his sword onto your shield, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
			otherwise:
				say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your shield.";
			now the blockTrue of the player is 0;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			say "The Mercenary strikes you into the air and blinks above you, slamming you back onto the ground, dealing [damage inflicted] point[s] of damage!";
		otherwise:
			say "The Mercenary is unable to penetrate your armour.".
Report hitting a dead Mercenary:
		say "Blood gushes out the mouth of the Mercenary as he collapses to the floor.[line break][line break]A spirit breaks free from the body of the Mercenary and disappears." instead.

Report Mercenary hitting the player when the player is dead:
	now the current hit points of the player is 0; 
	say "The Mercenary blinks behind you and slices off one of your arms."; 
	end the story saying "The Mercenary dashes through you, ripping your body in half"; 
	stop the action.
Carry out Mercenary hitting the player:
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 8: 
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 7;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 7: 
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 6;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 6: 
		now the player is notHit;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 5;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 5: 
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 4;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 4: 
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Mercenary by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 3;
		stop the action;	
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 3: 
		now the player is hit;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 2;
		stop the action;
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 2: 
		now the player is hit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Mercenary by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 1;
		stop the action;	
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 1: 
		now the player is hit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Mercenary by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 0;
		stop the action;	
	if the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 0: 
		now the player is notHit;
		if dodgeTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if parryTrue of the player is 1:
			decrease the current hit points of the Mercenary by the riposteDamage of the player;
		otherwise if blockTrue of the player is 1:
			do nothing;
		otherwise if damage inflicted > 0:
			decrease the current hit points of the noun by the damage inflicted;
		now the current turns of the Jagged Blade is 8;
		stop the action.
		
Twin Fight is a recurring scene.
Twin Fight begins when the player is in the Dilapidated Chamber.
Every turn during the Twin Fight:
	now the left hand status line is "Disciple of Death: [current hit points of Cutthroat]";
	now the right hand status line is "Herald of Agony: [current hit points of Mercenary]";
	now the player is hostile;
	if the Cutthroat is dead:
		now the left hand status line is "Disciple of Death: Deceased";
		now the Cutthroat is nowhere;
	if the Mercenary is dead:
		now the right hand status line is "Herald of Agony: Deceased";
		now the Mercenary is nowhere;
	if the Cutthroat is dead:
		if the Mercenary is dead:
			now the player is notHit;
			now the player is docile.
Twin Fight ends when the player is not in the Dilapidated Chamber.	
When Twin Fight ends:
	now the player is docile;
	now the player is notHit;
	now the left hand status line is "";
	now the right hand status line is "".

Shadow Bossses ends here.