You are on your way from Bleakport to the Lestorian Forest, where you want to hunt slimes.
You are on your way from Bleakport to the Lestorian Forest, where slimes can be found.
Slime Remains are used to brew healing potions and recent pirate attacks around Bleakport used up alot of those.
Recent pirate attacks around Bleakport caused increased demand for healing potions.
This makes it an easy opportunity to make some coin.
Collecting slime remains is an easy opportunity to make some coin.
Merchant crossing is getting close, the smoke of the campfires can already be seen.
With the Merchant Crossing getting closer, the smoke of the campfires can already be seen.
Merchant crossing is a Crossway that connects Bleakport, the Lestorian Forest, Eagleview Mountains and the Capitol of the Lestorian Kingdom, Clafton.
The crossing is famous for merchants to rest on there travels and trade goods with each other.
The crossing is famous for merchants to rest on their travels and trade goods with each other.
While you are getting closer you realise something isnt right. the Smoke on the sky is way thicker then what you would expect from a few campfires.
While you are getting closer you realise something isnt right. The Smoke in the sky is way thicker then what you would expect from just a few campfires...
You reach the crossing where a #691718horrible scenery#FFFFFF awaits you.
You reach the crossing where a #FF0000horrible scenery#FFFFFF awaits you.
Tents are burning and lifeless bodys lying on the floor. It looks like some Bandit attack, which also is a kinda strange occurance.
Burning tents and lifeless bodies are lying on the floor. It looks like a Bandit attack! What a strange occurence.
Bandit groups weren't active in the past 50 years because of the Lestorian military.
Bandit groups haven't been active since the Lestorian military was established 50 years ago.
In the entire history of the Lestorian Kingdom, there are no wars on the records.
Which leads that the military is used more like a police force, which presence discourages large scale crimes.
Which leads that the military is used more like a police force, discouraging large scale crimes.
The only active criminal group in the Area would be the Pirates in the Bleakport area.
The only active criminal group in the area would be the Pirates in the Bleakport area.
But even they know that they can only operate because the Lestorian military isnt leaving the mainland.
But even they know that they can only operate because the Lestorian military isn't leaving the mainland.
You search the entire camp for any survivors. And finally, you found someone still breathing.
Continuing onward, you search the entire camp for any survivors. And finally, you find someone still breathing.
you feed him a health potion, clean his wounds with water and close them with bandages.
Rummaging through your bag, you quickly feed him a health potion, then proceed to clean his wounds with water and close them with bandages.
The health potion seem to work kinda fast. The mans consciousness returns a few minutes later.
The health potion seemed to work quickly. The man's consciousness returns just a few minutes later.
[?,Sherman]
{LEFT Sherman}
@ -43,19 +43,19 @@ Th..Thanks.
[You]
no Problem. Rest for now.
No Problem. Rest for now.
[]
after around half an hour of letting the health potion work the man finally seems to be in a somewhat stable state.
After around half an hour of letting the health potion work, the man finally seems to be in a somewhat stable state.
[You]
How are you feeling.
How are you feeling?
[?,Sherman]
Better, i guess.
Better, I guess.
[You]
@ -63,15 +63,19 @@ Can you tell me what happened here?
[?,Sherman]
I... We... No, it happened way to fast.
I... We... No, it happened way too fast.
[You]
Thats ok, maybe your memories come back later. Whats your Name?
Thats okay, You can tell me more as your memory clears up. Whats your name?
[Sherman]
Sherman. Professor of the Lestorian Science Corporation.
#00FFD0Sherman. Professor of the Lestorian Science Corporation.#FFFFFF
[]
Sherman's response surprises you a bit. You did not expect anyone from the Science Corporation to leave the Capitol in the first place.
[You]
@ -79,117 +83,121 @@ I'm [Player Name]. Adventurer and Hunter.
[]
You are kinda surprised of his response. You did not expect anyone from the Science Corporation to leave the Capitol in the first place.
While you are deep in thoughts, suddenly Sherman starts to panic.
[Sherman]
The stone. did they... please, can you check if you can find a red colored stone? It was in my bag.
The stone. did they...
Please! Can you check if you can find a red colored stone? It was in my bag.
[You]
calm down. I see if i can find anything like that.
Calm down. I'll see if I can find anything like that.
[]
You check every bag around the loaction where you found Sherman.
You check every bag around the location where you found Sherman.
While searching you realise that whoever did this wasn't after money.
While searching you realise that whoever did this was not looking for money.
You don't find any red stone though.
You don't find any red stone though and shake your head towards the scientist, frowning.
[Sherman]
What shall I do. I can't return to the Kingdom without it.
Oh what shall I do? I can't return to the Kingdom without it!
[You]
First you should rest. Once you are able to walk on your own again, we can think about a solution for your lost object.
First you need more rest. Once you are able to walk on your own again, we can think about a solution for your lost object.
{BACKGROUND rest.png}
[]
You set up a tent and a campfire a little outside of the main camp where the tragedy happened and help Sherman to move over.
You set up a tent and a campfire a little outside of the main camp where the tragedy happened and helped Sherman over.
Without the corpses surrounding you, you relax a little bit.
[]
You keep an eye on Sherman as he recovers.
Without the corpses surrounding you, you relax a little bit. For the rest of the day you keep an Eye on Sherman while he recovers.
{BACKGROUND sea.png}
The next day Sherman no longer lying down, instead sitting on the grass.
The next day you wake to find Sherman no longer lying down but is instead sitting on the grass.
[Sherman]
Good Morning. You told me you are an Adventurer right?
Good Morning! You told me you are an Adventurer right?
[You]
Morning... Yes i am. Why?
Morning... Yes I am. Why?
[]
Sherman is full of Energy you can barely tell that he almost died a day before. That health Potion you gave to him performed a miracle.
Sherman is full of energy. You can barely tell that he almost died the day before. It was as if the Health Potion made him into a new man.
[Sherman]
Ok, So you remember the Stone i asked you about yesterday right? It's an source of Energy we currently are investigating.
Ok, So you remember the #FFBF00Stone#FFFFFF I asked about yesterday, right? It's a source of #F2FF00Energy#FFFFFF we are currently investigating.
We may have lost the first stone. But we got a clue that another one lies deep inside the Lestorian Forest.
With that Stone i could return to the kingdom with something to show. i obviously would pay you for it.
With that Stone, I could return to the kingdom with something to show. I obviously would pay you for it.
It should be in a cave somewhere in the middle of the Forest.
[]
For the Slime hunting you have to enter the Lestorian Forest anyway. Therefore searching for a cave while doing that doesnt sound like a big deal.
Since you're doing Slime hunting anyways, might as well search for the Stone in the process. Searching for a cave while doing that doesnt sound like a big deal.
[You]
I am on my way to the Forest anyway. I can check any cave i come across and if I find any Red Stone i will report back.
I am on my way to the Forest anyways. I can check any cave I come across and if I find any #FFBF00Red Stone#FFFFFF i will report back.
No promises though. My main goal is Slime hunting. But i see what i can do to help.
No promises though. My main goal is slime hunting, but I will see what I can do to help.
[Sherman]
Great, i still feel a little weak so i will be staying in this camp for now.
Great! I still feel a little weak, so I will be staying in this camp for now.
Also i expect Lestorian Soldiers to show up soon to investigate the campside. Guess i can help as witness.
Also I expect Lestorian Soldiers to show up soon to investigate the campsite. Guess I can help as a witness.
[You]
Did your Memories return?
Have your memories returned?
[Sherman]
Well, a few things but i still need to sort myself. I cant really tell you more then what i did yesterday.
Well, I definitely remember a few things but i still need to sort myself out. I can't really tell you more than what I've said yesterday.
[You]
Guess i have to take that answer for now. I am on my way to the Forest. bye.
Guess I have to take that answer for now. I am on my way to the Forest then. Bye.
===STORY_1_2===
{LOCATION Lestorian Forest}
{BACKGROUND sea.png}
[?,Greg]
Did you defeat the Monsters?
[]
A voice from the top of the trees appears.
The voice is coming from the tops of the trees. A man peeks down from a tree canopy and makes eye contact.
You confirm there are no more monsters in sight.
[You]
I can't see any more atleast.
I can't see any more atleast.
[?,Greg]
thats great. Give me a short moment i come down.
That's great. Give me a short moment, I'll be right down.
[]
A man Starts Climbing down a tree.
A large, scruffy man with a beard starts climbing down the tree. When he reaches the ground he faces towards you and grins slightly.
{LEFT Greg}
{RIGHT You}
@ -199,43 +207,43 @@ Hello, my name is Greg. Thanks for the rescue.
[You]
Rescue? i am just hunting slimes. Anyway, [Player name]. Glad i could help.
Rescue? I am just hunting slimes. Anyway, [Player name]. Glad I could help.
[Greg]
You for sure did. I was wandering around and didnt realised that a bunch of slimes sneaked up on me.
You for sure did! I was wandering around and let my guard down. Got caught with a bunch of slimes sneaking up on me.
Luckily those guys can't climb trees. But those damn slimes are really good in just waiting.
Luckily those guys can't climb trees. But damn they are really good at just waiting around.
Was sitting for over one day on this tree.
Was sitting for over a whole day in this tree!
[You]
Did you had any plan in case no one would have come around?
Did you have any plan in case no one would have found you?
[Greg]
Nah, got enough food and water on me. Could have stayed there for like a week.
Last time this happened I was able to leave after 3 days.
Last time this happened, I was able to leave after 3 days.
[You]
Last time? ... Anyway, why are you even in the forest if you are not Hunting Slimes?
Last time?! ... Anyway, why are you even in the Forest if you are not hunting Slimes?
[Greg]
Ever heard of the Echanted Trees deep inside this Forest?
Ever heard of the Enchanted Trees deep inside this Forest?
I dont have any proof that those really exist but since i heard about them i cant think of anything else then find one.
I dont have any proof that those really exist but since I heard about them I just can't stop thinking about finding one.
Its said that they look on first glance like a normal Cedar Tree, but there wood is hard as Steel.
It's said that they look on first glance like normal Cedar Trees, but their wood is hard as Steel.
Legends say that a sword out of this wood is Sharper then any normal sword made with steel and way lighter.
Legends say that a sword crafted from this wood is sharper then any normal sword made with steel, and and way lighter. Perfect for fighters like you!
[You]
Sounds like a great material. But if its hard as steel. any Plans how to cut it down?
Sounds like a great material. But if it's hard as steel, how would you cut it down?
[Greg]
@ -249,11 +257,13 @@ Sounds like a great material. But if its hard as steel. any Plans how to cut it
Never thought about that part.
This could indeed become a Problem.
This could indeed become a problem.
Maybe i leave the forest for now and think up a plan before returning.
Maybe I'll leave the forest for now and think up a plan before I explore again.
{PAUSE}
If you search for me, i will be at merchant crossing. Offering my skills as a Blacksmith to Merchants.
Hey, If you're looking for me, i will be at #00FFD0Merchant Crossing#FFFFFF. Offering my skills as a #ADADADBlacksmith#FFFFFF to Merchants.
[You]
@ -261,20 +271,17 @@ About Merchant Crossing...
[]
You explain Greg what happened at the crossing.
You explain to Greg what happened at the crossing.
[Greg]
Thats not good. You said you build a small camp nearby? Guess i will go there for now then.
That's not good. You said you built a small camp nearby? Guess i will go there for now then.
If you need any weapons or armour. you can find me there.
If you need any weapons or armour, you can find me there.
See you later.
===STORY_1_3===
{LOCATION Stone Wall}
{BACKGROUND sea.png}
@ -284,57 +291,64 @@ You see a crack in the Stone Wall.
The closer you get to the crack the colder the air feels.
A shiver runs down your spine. This doesn't feel like a normal cave.
A shiver runs down your spine. This doesn't feel like any ordinary cave.
Its big enough that you can enter without any problem.
After a few steps inside, a glimmering red light lightens up the cave.
you follow the way until you hit an open Space.
You follow the path until you hit an open space.
{BACKGROUND cave.png}
The Walls are slick. No Rocks spiking out of the walls. the entire room has some unnatural feeling.
The walls are slick. No rough rocks or stalagmites are spiking out of the walls. The entire room has an unnatural feeling to it.
In the middle of the room is some kind of #F2FF00Pillar#FFFFFF which is the same height as your Torso.
In the middle of the room is some kind of Pillar which is the same heigh as your Torso.
{LEFT Red Stone}
{RIGHT You}
On Top of that Pillar lies a redish Stone Cube.
On Top of that Pillar lies a red-coloured #FFBF00Stone Cube#FFFFFF.
The Stone Cube seems to emit the light
The Stone Cube seems be emitting light.
In the Wall behind the Cube are runes engraved.
Behind the Cube is a Wall engraved with runes.
You never seen anything close to those runes and obviously can't read them.
You have never seen anything like these runes before and obviously can't read them.
[You]
This could be the Stone Sherman was looking for.
This could be the #FFBF00Stone#FFFFFF Sherman was looking for!
[]
You get closer to the pillar and grab the Cube.
You get closer to the pillar and grab the Cube. It's surprisingly lightweight and gives with little restraint.
Then...
{LEFT}
{RIGHT}
*click*
{BACKGROUND cave_dark.png}
Darkness.
The Stone Cube is still glowing but the glow is way weaker then it was before.
The Stone Cube is still glowing in your hand, but the glow is now very faint.
The light its emitting is now to weak to see your own foot.
It's now too dark to even see your own feet.
The sudden unexpected darkness casts fear on you.
You turn around and search for the way back.
You turn around quickly and search for the way back.
Returning seems to be no problem, until...
Returning seems to be no Problem, until.
{PAUSE}
Halfway back you suddenly feel a movement.
An Earthquake.
An #C72500Earthquake#FFFFFF!
Its not a strong one but in your current position it is extremly dangerous.
It's not a strong one but presents a threat remaining inside a cavern.
Even though you still can't see anything, you start running.
Realizing you might be in extreme danger, you start running, doing your best with the little light source you have from the #FFBF00Stone Cube#FFFFFF.
{PAUSE}
@ -342,9 +356,9 @@ Even though you still can't see anything, you start running.
{PAUSE}
{BACKGROUND sea.png}
Finally. Sunlight. You are out of the cave.
Finally. Sunlight. You managed to escape the cave uninjured.
{PAUSE}
Together with the Stone Cube you leave the Forest behind.
Together with the #FFBF00Stone Cube#FFFFFF you leave the Forest behind.
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1 year ago