As in a dream, you see yourself tumbling down a great, dark staircase. All     
about you are shadowy images of struggles against fierce opponents and         
diabolical traps. These give way to another round of images: of imposing stone 
figures, a cool, clear lake, and, now, of an old, yet oddly youthful man. He   
turns toward you slowly, his long, silver hair dancing about him in a fresh    
breeze. "You have reached the final test, my friend! You are proved clever and 
powerful, but this is not yet enough! Seek me when you feel yourself worthy!"  
The dream dissolves around you as his last words echo through the void....     
                                                                               
ZORK III: The Dungeon Master                                                   
Copyright 1982 by Infocom, Inc. All rights reserved.                           
ZORK is a trademark of Infocom, Inc.                                           
Release 17 / Serial number 840727                                              
                                                                               
Endless Stair                                                                  
You are at the bottom of a seemingly endless stair, winding its way upward     
beyond your vision. An eerie light, coming from all around you, casts strange  
shadows on the walls. To the south is a dark and winding trail.                
Your old friend, the brass lantern, is at your feet.                           
                                                                               
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