Travel Events

## Old Hero

You see an old man carrying a large and beautifully crafted sword. His face has seen numerous battles, but there is also a deep sadness within his eyes.

"Ah, hello! Haven't seen a new face in a while! Don't worry, I can defend myself on my own. Not every old person is senile and useless!"

"Please stay a while and listen, I have some stories about the good old adventuring days! Well, those days weren't all good... What do you want to hear?"

**A happy story**

"There was once a boy who lived in a very small village near a river and a waterfall. No one knew his name, not even his mother. Everyone just called him Boy."
"He wasn't very smart and didn't even have special talents or anything, so no one cared enough to remember his name. One night, he decided to change that."
"So while everyone in the village was asleep, he sneaked into everyone's homes and pooped right into the shoes."
"From that day forth, everyone remembered his new nickname, Poop Shoes!"
"The end. I hope you are entertained!"
**A sad story**

> "There once was a boy who had the best friends in the world. A stubborn girl that he met during this travels, and a crafty little sprite that he found in a dwarven village."
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> "While on a perilous quest, the three of them unearthed a mysterious drum that could summon a dragon to get them out of danger."
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> "With the help of the dragon, they would later save the world from certain doom. But the victory came at a price. Their beloved sprite vanished and was never seen again."
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> "The girl and the boy traveled the whole world in search of the sprite. They grew older until they were to old to travel anymore."
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> "Eventually, they decided that it would be best to split up and go back to their hometowns. How foolish they were! They couldn't maintain contact over such a long distance. The boy only had the dragon left to accompany him."
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> "He was his only companion, but the dragon always just reminded the boy of his old friends. Eventually, the dragon died and the boy was left with nothing bud sadness."
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> "The end... Well... Thanks for listening. Here, take this little present. I need it no longer."
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**Ignore him**

## Unknown Creature

You see a tall dark silhouette standing on the side of the road. It seems to be looking straight into you Heroes' eyes.

**Stare back**

Your Heroes start staring back at the creature.
A short while passes....
A squeaky voice cries out. "Aieeee! This is too freaky. Mom told me never to play with stilts. Please, stop staring at me!"
**Attack**

* Inflicts Dull, Soft, Bleeding, Poisen, Burning, Confused, Stun, Concealed
* Immune to Infested

**Ignore it**

## Beehive

A beehive has fallen down from a tree and is now laying on the side of the road.

**Reach into it**

One of your Heroes reaches deep into the hive...

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**Second outcome:**

> Hey! Someone hid some gold inside! This could hardly have ended any better.
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**Kick it**

fight bees

**Ignore it**

## Dwarven Miner

There is a dwarf in the outfit of a miner standing on the side of the road. He looks tired.

Oy mates! You have somethin' to drink? I am totally dehydrated, left me work place to look fer somethin' to wet me throat..."

**Give him a beer**

"Oy! That's the stuff! I shouldn't drink when I work but it's better than dyin' of thirst. Thanks mates! Here, have some gold I dug up recently!"
**Give him water**

**Give him milk**

> "Ah, alas, that's a no, but thanks mates! I am mighty intolerant towards lactose. Not that I am against it on a political basis, it's more that me intestines get all bloaty and such from it."
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**Ignore him**

## Bone Totem

What appears to be an old goblin totem stands on the side of the road.

It looks like it has been here for several years.

**Destroy it**

Your Heroes start smashing the totem.
But suddenly...
You hear a goblin battlecry, accompanied by the grunting of trolls!
Combat
**Pray to it**

Your Heroes start praying to some deity or another. It's their best guess.
But nothing happened.
**Ignore it**

## Cultist

A weird looking man with snake-like features is standing on the side of the road.

"Hello there! Do you have a moment to talk about the elder gods? We are called The Sons of Dawn and we would like to give you this little brochure!"

**Attack Him**

> Your Heroes engage the cultist!
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**Listen to his beliefs**

Your heroes start listening to a huge monologue about elder gods, particularly about how to summon them and enslave everyone on the planet.
A short while passes...
The cultist's monologue is coming to an end: "...and that is why I have to sacrifice you to our dark master! I'm sure you will understand!"
*Combat*
**Ignore him**

## Big Mushroom

There is a plump, colorful mushroom growing on the side of the road.

**Eat it**

As one of your Heroes attempts to eat the mushroom, you hear loud thumping coming from the nearby woods.
"WHY YOU EAT MUSHROOM FRIEND! YOU NO RESPECT NATURE! LESOVIK KILL YOU!"
*Combat*
*Reward*Sword of Shrooms
Range: 1   Neutral Physical 25 + PWR 10% + ACC 10% + MAG 10% + SPR 10%
Inflicts Sick 100% Poison 100%
**Cut it down**

**Ignore it**

## Layment

There is a group of people with instruments standing on the side of the road.

"Greetings! We are travelling musicians and we call ourselves "Layment"! Would you be so kind and lend us an ear? Or preferably two?"

**Listen**

"Marvelous! See, we just came back from the ancient temple of Elgoog where the famous artifact 'The Tubes of Yu' is on display."
"Artists from all over the country go there to project their music and art onto the tubes. After the ceremony is complete, everyone behilding the tubes can see the exact projection of what the artist imagined."
"You should definitely visit 'The Tubes of Yu' and see the projection of our song 'Another Road!'"

**Leave**

## Talking Carrot

You see a carrot sticking out of the ground. It looks like it's wiggling a little bit!

"Hey you! Yes, you! I'm talking to ya! See, I got cursed and now I have to spend my life as a talking carrot. Not fun!"

"The only way to lift this curse is to eat me! So please, by the Great Assemler, eat meeee!!!"

**Eat it**

One of your Heroes picks up the carrot and starts eating it.
It tasted good! However, there is something disturbing about having eaten a suicidal talking carrot. The group walks on in silence.
**Decline**

> Your Heroes refuese to eat the carrot.
> "Oh noes! I have to spend my life as a vegetable, why won't someone put me out of my misery?!"
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## Flying Polyp

You see an ugly polyp floating in mid-air. It is said that these beings roam the country for unknown reasons. They don't seem interested in communicating with other species.

**Attack it**

You Heroes draw their weapons...
*Combat*
Reward: (Achievement), XP, Gold, Tentacle Whip
Range: 1-3     Neutral Physical 8 + PWR 20% + ACC 100%
Inflicts Infest 90%
**Observe it**

Your Heroes start watching the polyp from a safe distance.
A short while passes...

Your Heroes have learned that the sheer size of this creature enables it to absorb quite a lot of hits. It might be susceptible to being set on fire!

*Reward* XP

**Ignore it**

## Old Brown Snail

There is a huge brown snail with a red shell sitting by the road. It has a grey beard, which usually stands for wisdom.

"Greetings, young adventurers! I am the Old Snail of the Seasons! My brothers and I have been traveling this island for centuries."

"We only observe and remember, we never interfere with fate. Do you seek wisdom about a specific location?"

**The Old Volcano**

* "Ah, the old Volcano! A dangerous place that has been enslaved by a sentient crystal being. You should prepare yourself for enemies that can burn you severely."
* "Beware of the iron elementals -- unlike the other foes there, they belong to the wyrm element and can stun you! Weapons infused wit the leviathan spirit could help you defeat the dark forces within."

**Ancient Temple**

* "Ah the Ancient Temple! A dangerous place, guarded by an ancient golem that has long forgotten its purpose. You should prepare yourself for enemies that can curse you and make you dull."
* "Beware of the radiant symbols, they have access to powerful spells and have lots of immunities! However, you don't need weapons infused with any special elemental spirits to defeat the dark forces within."

**Goblin Outpost**

"Ah, the Goblin Outpost! A dangerous place that is under control by a goblin warlord and his pet spider. You should prepare yourself for enemies that can make you bleed."
"Beware of goblin shamans, they have access to powerful spells! Magical weapons could help defeat the dark forces within."
**Walk away**

## Old Green Snail

There is a huge green snail with a brown shell sitting by the road. It has a grey beard, which usually stands for wisdom.

"Greetings, young adventurers! I am the Old Snail of the Seasons! My brothers and I have been traveling this island for centuries."

"We only observe and remember, we never interfere with fate. Do you seek wisdom about a specific location?"

**Byting Woods**

"Ah, the Byting Woods! A dangerous place that has been captured by an evil undead witch. You should prepare yourself for enemies than can poison you and make you bleed."
"Beware of the dark witches, they can curse you and have access to powerful spells! However, you don't need weapons infused with any special elemental spirits to defeat the dark forces within."
**The Boneyard**

"Ah, the Boneyard! A sinister place that has been a playgound for the demon Nargal since the Great war. You should prepare yourself for enemies that can poisen, sicken and infest you."
"Beware of the liches, they can curse you and have access to powerfull spells! Weapons infused with the griffon spirit could help you defeat the dark forces within."
## Old Yellow Snail

There is a huge yellow snail with a purple shell sitting by the road. It has a grey beard, which usually stands for wisdom.

"Greetings, young adventurers! I am the Old Snail of the Seasons! My brothers and I have been traveling this island for centuries."

"We only observe and remember, we never interfere with fate. Do you seek wisdom about a specific location?"

**Stormy Peaks**

> "Ah, the Stormy Peaks! A dangerous place that has long been the lair of a temperamental giant squirrel! You should prepare yourself for enemies that can stun you and have a lot of health."
> "Beware of the lesser tornado, he can confuse you and does a lot of damage! Weapons infused with the phoenix spirit could help you defeat the dark forces within."
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**Sunken Empire**

"Ah, the Sunken Empire! An evil place that has been cursed by a mysterious geisha. You should prepare yoursself for enemies that can burn you and make you bleed."
"Beware of the bleak women, they can stun you and have infested claws! However, you don't need weapons infused with any special elemental spirits to defeat the dark forces within."
## Old Blue Snail

There is a huge blue snail with a green shell standing on the road. It has a grey beard, which usually stands for wisdom.

"Greetings, young adventurers! I am the Old Snail of Wisdom! My brothers and I have been traveling this island for centuries."

"We only observe and remember, we never interfere with fate. Do you seek wisdom about a specific location?"

**Arcane Armory**

"Ah, the Arcane Armory! A dangerous place, controlled by an alchemist who went mad during the Great War. You should prepare yourself for enemies that can stun you and make you soft."

"Beware of the insane alchemists, they wield powerful spells and have healing abilites! Weapons infused with the phoenix spirit could help you defeat the dark forces within."

## Mangled Body

Someone nailed the body of a human to an occult-looking contraption.

**Take it off**
**Exorcise it**

Your Heroes meditate in a prayer of love and justice.
But suddently...

You feel the weight of an evil presence....

*Combat*

**Ignore it**

## Burger Bob

"Finally, some customers! I've set up this small busniess at the side of the road just recently and you are my first customers for today!"

"Can I interest you in some of the hottest and speciest chili-burgers since the beginning of time? All you have to do is sign this waiver!"

**Eat the "Mild Burger Supreme"**
**Eat the "X-Tra Hot Chili Burger"**
**Eat the "Deadly Black Chili Chicken Combustion"**

It's not as spicy as you thought...
But suddenly...

You Heroes start rolling on the ground in agony as the chili burgers melt through their stomachs! They start hallucinating!

*Combat*

**Walk Away**

## Anthill

There is an anthill in the middle of the road.

**Pour boiling water into it**

> You Heroes start pouring boiling water into the anthill.
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**2 Swarm of Bees**

* Inflicts Poison
* Immune to Infest, Sick

**1 Creepy Crawler**

* Inflicts Poison, Sick

**Ignore it**

You Heroes just walk past the anthill.
## Puppy

You see a tiny puppy standing on the side of the road. It looks desperate.

**Pet the puppy**

> Your Heroes start petting the dog with the power of love and passion.
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**Give him food and water**

The puppy doesn't move a bit and you see a strange appendage sticking out from the back of the puppy.
But suddenly...
A hideous worm breaks through the ground. The puppy was just a decoy!
*Combat*
**Ignore him**

Your Heroes just walk past the puppy.
**1 Anglerwyrm**

* Inflicts Soft

**2 Creepy Crawlers**

* Inflicts Poison, Sick

## Ninja

You see a person hiding next to the road. She blends in to the background almost completely, but you can make out a female form.

**Talk to her**

As you approach, she disappears into the bushes.
**Pretend you didn't see her**

> You hear a satisfied sigh as you walk by.
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## Red Tentacle

You see a slimy red tentacle on the side of the road. It almost looks like its dancing!

**Dance along**

> You Heroes start dancing along, despite the lack of a dance animation.
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> You have appeased the tentacle with your dance! It shall grant you wisdom by touching your forehead! Your Heroes now all have a slimy forehead!
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**Watch it dance**

You Heroes start watching the tentacle's hypnotic dance...
A short while passes...
Your Heroes fell asleep and are now surrounded by wildlife!
Combat
**Ignore it**

## The Nerd

You see an angry looking guy. He's wearing a white shirt with a pocket full of pens.

"Great now I'm inside a sh\*\*y game! What's with the pseudo-retro graphics? Am I not supposed to look angry? What a f\*\*king piece of f\*\*king bullf\*\*k!"

"And the music? Isn't this the f\*\*kest thing you ever heard?"

"Look how slow you move! I'm just waiting to arrive at the damn dungeon! Come on, move your a\*\*! What were they thinking?"

"Why is the inventory space so small? Like I can't carry more sh\*\* around? Are you sh\*\*ing me? Whoever programmed this is  an a\*\*hole!"

"And no continues!? Like seriously, give me a reason why there's no f\*\*king continues!"

"I gotta calm down. Okay now for some fun, let's see how smart you are: do you know which game I am punishing here?"

**Mr. Heckyll and Dr. Jide**

* "Wrong!"

"My words are insufficient at describing the total insult to humanity that this 'game' has provided!"
*Rewarded* Gold and XP
**25 Action**

"Wrong!"
"Now if I ever have to talk about 25 Action again in my life, I'm gonna staple my f\*\*cking b\*\*\*sack to the ceiling!"
Rewarded XP, Gold
**Cark Dastle**

Correct : Rewarded XP, Gold

**T.E. The Terra External**

## Emma

You see a dog sitting on the side of the road. She has a friendly look on her face and looks eager to show you something.

"Woof! Bark!"

**Follow the dog**

Your heroes start following the dog into a nearby forest where she begins digging under a tree.
But suddenly...
You realize that the dog had freed a zombie from his grave! It utters a shaky moan....
*Combat*
**Pet the dog**

Your Heroes start petting the dog. She rolls over, her face a perfect picture of stupid bliss.
A short while passes...
The dog fell asleep.
**Throw a stick**

One of your Heroes throws a stick into the nearby woods. The dog dashes into the trees in pursuit.

The dog returns, but she is now carrying a spear in her mouth and lays it down at your feet.

Rewards Spear

**Ignore it**

## Skyborn Adventurer

There is a young Skyborn adventurer on the road. She looks a bit nervous.

"Erm... Greetings to you! Would you mind doing me a favour? I really need to go into the bushes to ...erm... relieve myself."

"It wasn't such a good idea to travel all by myself but there is no turning back now. I need someone to watch out for anything bad while I ...well... you know what i mean!"

**Guard her**

> Your Heroes stand guard while the Skyborn adventurer disappears into the bushes.
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**Attack her**

**Refuse**

## Skyborn Cart

A Skyborn is standing next to a broken cart. She seems troubled but her face lights up as she sees your Heroes approaching.

"A good day to you! It must have been a wink of faith that we meet under such circumstances."

"I was attacked by bandits recently, they smashed up my cart and stole my goods and mule."

"I can hunt them down and get my stuff back on my own but it needs more pairs of hands to repair the cart. Would you be so king and help me repair it?"

**Help her**

Your Heroes help repair the broken cart.
A short while passes...
"Thanks! It looks as good as new! I will hide it in the bushes while I hunt the bandits down to get my stuff back!"
"I really appreciate your help, take this as a token of my gratitude!"
*Reward*XP Gold Skyborn Armor
DefPhy + 4     DefMag + 2     Gryphon 50%

**Attack her**

> Your Heroes start attacking her. You hear footsteps approaching from the woods.
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**Ask about the goods**

"I came here with some small presents from the glorious Skyborn nation. Mostly light armor and perfume. The Skyweavers in Diamondia make some of the finest light armors in the while Skyborn queendom."
"Since every skyborn is what humans would call "female", we focus on maneuverability and light weight when it comes to making armor."
"Uh, I think I shouldn't bother you so much with this, I've already wasted a lot of time. I guess the cart has to wait, but thanks for the small-talk! It's been a pleasure!"
*Rewarded* XP
**Refuse**

## Bandits

Ther are three guys in green shirts blocking your path. They are wielding clubs and seem aggressive.

"Bad luck for you! We are the infamous Greenich Brothers and we are here to take all your precious loot. Spare yourself some trouble and hand over your belongings!"

**Give them your loot**

**Fight them**

> Your Heroes engage the bandits in battle!
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**Ignore them**

Your Heroes just walk past the bandits.
"Hey! What're you doing?! Are you ignoring us? Wait!...! Aw, come on guys. Let's go look for better, less oblivious victims.
## Green Pipe

You see a strange pipe sticking out of the ground.

**Reach Into it**

Your heroes reach into the pipe
But suddenly...
The mushrooms around the pipe are starting to move...

*Combat*
*Reward*: XP, Sword of Shrooms

You found something!

**Ignore it**

> Your Heroes just walk past the pipe.
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**Tiny Shroom**

* Inflicts Poison, Sick
* Immune to sick

## Three-Headed Monkey

"Behind you! A three-headed human! Haha, just kidding!"

"We escaped from the lair of an evil necromancer who experimented on animals. Do you want to help us defeat him?"

**Help Them**

> "Great! You have to wait here, I'll lure the necromancer out of his lair. I should be back soon, prepare to fight!"
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**Deny Help**

The monkey heads start screaming in disbelief. "You are heartless! Yes, you! YOU are heartless!"
**Ignore Them**

Nothing
## Strange Egg

**Look beneath the egg**

> Gold
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**Break it**

> You found something shiny inside!
> Rewards XP, Gold, Item
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**Eat it**

> As soon as you touch the egg, you hear hissing sounds. A family of angry snakes is closing in on you.
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###### **Second Outcome:**

> It tasted like chicken. Obviously. Your Heroes have gained experience through eating random stuff laying on the ground.
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**Ignore it**

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## Idol of Insanity

There is a bizarre idol on the side of the road. Two faces appear to be floating in front of it.

"We have a fine riddle for you! If you answer correctly, we will bestow great wisdom upon you!"

"What do you break before you use it?"

**A hammer**

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> Combat
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**Your head**

**An egg**

"Correct! We recommend scrambled eggs!"
*Reward* XP
**Glass**

## Idol of Ingenuity

There is a bizarre idol on the side of the road. Two faces appear to be floating in front of it.

"We have a fine riddle for you! If you answer correctly, we will bestow great wisdom upon you!"

"There is a house. One enters it blind and comes out seeing. What is it?"

A School

"Correct! Stay in school, kids!"
A Church

A Hospital

A Cave

## Idol of Focus

There is a bizarre idol standing on the side of the road. Two faces appear to be floating in front of it.

"We have a fine riddle for you! If you answer correctly, we will bestow great wisdom upon you!"

"What jumps when it walks and sits when it stands?"

**A chair**

**Humanity**

**A kangaroo**

> "Correct! It also has a cute little bag on its belly!"
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**A grasshopper**

**Wrong**

**Combat**
## Idol of Ambiguity

There is a bizarre idol standing on the side of the road. Two faces appear to be floating in front of it.

"We have a fine riddle for you! If you answer correctly, we will bestow great wisdom upon you!"

"What do you throw out when you want to use it, but take in when you don't want to use it?"

**Trash**

**An anchor**

"Correct! You should always attach the anchor to your boat before throwing it out!"

**Throwing knives**

**Your husband**

## Error

I am Error.

**Leave him be**

Your heroes take off their shoes and begin juggling them in the air. Wait, what?!

"Oh, what was that? You wanted to just keep walking? That's strange... there must have been... an Error! Ha ha ha! I love this job."

**Try to fix him**

"Hey! I don't need you fixing me! I am Error! They said I could be anything so I became a glitch. Nothing to see here!"

## Death

You see Death himself standing at the side of the road. He looks preoccupied.

GREETINGS, MORTALS! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOU, BUT I AM ACTUALLY QUITE BUSY RIGHT NOW. I AWAIT ANOTHER GROUP OF HEROES. THEY SHOULD COME BY ANY MINUTE NOW.

NO, I AM NOT SCREAMING. I AM MERELY SPEAKING IN CAPITAL LETTERS. PLEASE BE PATIENT, WE WILL MEET SOON ENOUGH...

**Attack Him**

> You engage Death himself. A bold move.
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**Walk Away**

Your Heroes walk past Death. You swear you see him doing the "chicken" motion with his arms when you pass... but you're too afraid to look back.
## Old Well

You see an old well by the side of the road.

**Reach into it**

> Your Heroes reach into the well.
> There is just an old bucket hanging from a rope inside. Quite boring
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**Examine the stones**

> Someone drew something on the stones, but the resolution is too low to see anything. It almost looks like naughty pictures!
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**Drink from it**

> As you reach for the bucket to get some water, you see that the bottom of the well is filled with gold coins! You're rich!
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**Ignore it**

## Group of Halflings

You see three Halflings standing next to the road. One of them is very skinny and pale.

"Hello there! Isn't it a great day? Hey, would you be so kind and take this ring from us?"

**Take the ring**

Your Heroes take the ring. Darkness rises around you. You feel the gaze of an ancient evil entity! It seems as if you did something horribly wrong. But suddenly... Screaming ghostly phantoms arise from the shadows around you!

Drops

**Refuse**

**Ignore them**

## A Doctor

You see a fidgety-looking nam standing in front of a strange blue box. He is waving some sort of green pencil around and doesn't seem to notice you.

"Ah, interesting... I don't believe I've been here before. This world looks like it hasn't developed a third dimension yet. How am i going to find spare parts here?"

The man turns to you and smiles: "Brilliant! Locals! No, not locals... Heroes! Even better! What a fine day it it, right? I could use some heroic help, You could even say, I have a QUEST for you! Does that ring the bell?"

"My... well, what should I call it... My magic flying tiny castle had an accident and I need some metallic spare parts to repair it. My magic sensor detected a metal signature near the road. Will you humbly accept my quest and collect the metal?"

**Help him**

> "Yes! 'Cause this is what you do! You are Heroes, right? The source of metal is moving, so you might have to fight with your swords and magic."
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**Deny Help**

> "What?! How can this be... I know! Someone is controlling you and forcing you to deny me help. Okay, if that's how it works, I'll just have to wait for a group that is being controlled by a nice person."
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## Weird Guys

You see a paranoid-looking man with a fly swatter standing on the side of the road. He is accompanied by a chubby guy holding a can.

The guy with the hat is mumbling to himself, and appears to be sweating profusely, " Did I say that? Did they hear me?"

The chubby guy pipes up, "Hey! Hey you! We're your friends! We're not like the others, man."

The other guy interrupts. "Listen here. We're on a very ominous assignment, with overtones of extreme personal danger. We have to go further, but it's too risky to go alone... This is bat country!"

**Help them with the bats**

> After sharing the contents of his suitcase with your Heroes, the guy with the hat shows you where the bats live.
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**Ask about the assignment**

> "Assignment? Assignment... Oh, THAT assignment! Well, we were just on our way home so if you will excuse us..."
> They wander off into the woods. Something doesn't seem quite right with the way they're walking. Maybe they have some sort of back disease.
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**Ignore them**

## Orpheus

You see a serious looking man in a black leather coat standing on the side of the road. You sense the imminence of a fundamental decision.

"Will you take the blue pill, or the red pill?"

**Take the blue pill**

> Your Heroes take the blue pill.
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**Take the red pill**

> Your Heroes take the red pill.
> Your Heroes begin to feel watched by some invisible presence. Could it be that they are just marionettes in a cruel game designed by an evil wizard?
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**Take both**

**Ignore him**

## Storm Giant

There is a giant blocking your path.

"You dare enter my territory?! I want a toll for each pair of legs that sets foot on my ground!"

**Pretend you don't have legs**

> Your heroes pretend to have no legs and start walking on their hands.
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> "Do you think I'm loco?! You're taking me for a fool! I will crush you!"
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> Combat
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**Attack him**

> Your Heroes start attacking the giant.
> Combat
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>

**Bribe him with meat**

## Scorpion

There is a giant green scorpion on the road.

**Attack it**

> Your Heroes engage the scorpion!
> Combat
>
>

**Observe it**

**Ignore it**

## Big Mushroom

There is a plump, colorful mushroom growing on the side of the road.

**Eat it**

> Your Heroes eat the mushroom.
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> They start wandering aimlessly through th country, hallucinating vivid colors and pondering the meaning of life.
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> A short while passes...
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> You Heroes seem to have returned to normal. They gained some experience on their trip!
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**Cut it down**

**Ignore it**

## Tall Guy

There is a friendly-looking tall guy standing on the side of the road.

"Greetings, my friends! You look a bit tired and weary, can I offer you something to drink?"

"I have several tasty beverages that I can offer you, which one do you like most?"

**Choose the beer**

> "A fine choice, my friends! This beer was brewed by a family of giant dwarves. Some of the family members were even as tall as regular humans. Can you believe that?"
> "The beer is called Tall-Dwarf, by the way. Yes, dwarves aren't very creative when it comes to names..."
>
>

**Choose the goat-milk**

> The milk is warm and tastes very sweet. Your Heroes seem to enjoy it!
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> However, the guy who offered you the milk suddenly seems very angry. "You are no real adventurers! A true Hero would have never chosen the milk!"
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> "You must be getting soft with age! How about I show you something to set you on your course?"
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> Combat
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**Attack him**

**Refuse**

## Flyswarm

The road is blocked by a huge swarm of blood-sucking flies.

**Run through them**

> Your heroes attempt to run through the swarm.
> You successfully outran the flies!
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>

**Lure them away**
**Kill them with fire**

> One of your Heroes lights a torch and tries to scare the flies away...
>
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> But the smoke seems to drive them into a frenzy!
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> Combat
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## Hanging Corpse

You see a rotting corpse hanging from a tree. It looks like it has been up there for quite a while.

**Prepare a proper burial**

> You prepare a proper burial for the nameless corpse, and feel somehow relieved.
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>

**Search the tree**

> Your Heroes start searching the tree.
> There appears to be a small cache of gold hidden inside the tree. This is your lucky day!
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>

**Ignore it**

## Lonely Cat

There is a lone cat sitting by the road. Its fur is coated with dirt. The cat doesn't seem to be bothered by your presence at all.

**Yell like crazy idiots**

**Offer some milk**

> One of your Heroes offers some milk to the cat.
> It doesn't seem to be interested.
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>

**Pet the cat**

**Ignore the cat**