Caverns of Woe

the two maze tunnels in the caverns

Caverns of Woe is the third episode of The Humans and the ninth episode of The Tree of Life in general. It is the third dungeon of the map, where Dabsar, Chappal and Zian venture to look for the third Tree of Life piece. Once they are there however, they learn of a dangerous presence which could change the course of their journey. Ezen arrives at the Woods of Woe.

## Plot

As Sven and Guard prepare to leave the Woods of Woe to stop the Order of Magma, Sven shows great concern that Arachne will begin terrorizing the Woods of Woe again as soon as she gets the chance. Guard disagrees, claiming that Arachne is a possible threat, and not an immediate threat. Sven reluctantly agrees. Eventually, they run into Ezen. At first they are hesitant around him as he is a monster, but Ezen informs them he's a friend of Dabsar, Chappal and Zian, and thus they trust him. They inform him that they are in the outskirts of the village. Ezen thanks them and leaves to search for them.

Dabsar, Chappal and Zian go through the enormous caverns, until eventually they reach the bottom. Once they reach, they are greeted by an ominous presence. Instantly Chappal recognizes it, and realizes that Coo Coo is there. Dabsar and Zian are terrified, while Coo Coo goes on to boast about how cute, fluffy, "floofy" and chunky she is, and that she is adorable. Coo Coo reveals that Chappal was in fact one of Coo Coo's proxies, and that the two spread chaos together, but she left before the Demon War, thus history didn't remember her. Coo Coo goes onto challenge them to a parkour, and they must complete it or else they won't get the Tree of Life piece. Once they complete it, Coo Coo reluctantly gives it to them, and informs them that the Elder will probably want to see them.

Once they arrive at the Woods of Woe, Dabsar demands an explanation from Chappal in regards to the fact that she was once Coo Coo's friend. She answers that she was, indeed, one of her friends back then, but she didn't want to express it because she thought that her cousin and brother would resent her for it. Dabsar criticizes her for this, claiming that just like Ezen she is having trust issues. Zian argues that Ezen is justified, while Chappal begins defending herself, leading the three to clash. After, the Elder shows up. The Elder remarks how he didn't expect for them to be arguing based on the rumors he's heard about them. He tells them that the spider queen Arachne has been terrorizing the Woods of Woe for nearly half a century, and begs them to help drive her out. Dabsar and Chappal are hesitant, but Zian is quick to agree it. The Elder promises to send Sven and Guard to help them as he gives them the key to the Dark Forest.

## Treasures/Upgrades

* In a small house in the plains before entering the caverns, there is the first uncommon item
* In the maze that is in the second floor of the caverns, there are two rare items
* In the maze that is in the second floor of the caverns, there are two rare items
* In the final layer of the caverns, where the entrance to Coo Coo's room, turn left and there is, in a small tunnel, a chest with the first epic item

## NPCs

Sven

Guard

Ezen

Coo Coo

Elder

## Music

Area: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYb5BeglUMo

Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2y15Hqpxkc

Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVt85w21MoQ