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Dungeon Date by Tanya Rusheon [[Begin|Arrive]]

<<if ($romance > 4) and $companion is "Damian">>\ Damian pulls you into an embrace and kisses you passionately. "I need not have worried, obviously. This has been quite a night, hasn't it?" He kisses you again and holds you close. It's comforting to rest after that doozy of a fight, so you let him hold you. After a few more moments, he laughs. "Time to see about that treasure, wouldn't you say?" He holds your hand and picks up the torch and pulls you along to the back of the room where a treasure chest awaits. [[Open the treasure chest.|Open the Treasure]] <<elseif ($romance > 2) and $companion is "Damian">>\ Damian waits until you're quite finished with the monster, then kisses you on the cheek. "Well done, you. This is turning out to be quite the night, isn't it?" He smirks as he takes your hand, holding it gently while he picks up the torch and he tugs you along to the back of the cave where a treasure chest awaits. [[Open the treasure chest.|Open the Treasure]] <<elseif $companion is "Damian">>\ You get a slow, three count of applause from Damian. "Well done." He picks up the torch and gestures to the back of the cave where a treasure chest awaits. "Shall we?" [[Open the treasure chest.|Open the Treasure]] <<elseif ($romance > 4) and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Sabriel waits until you're quite finished with the monster, then pulls you into an embrace and kisses you passionately. She then smacks you lightly on the back of the head. "That's for worrying me." She kisses you again and holds you close. It's comforting to rest after that doozy of a fight, so you let her hold you. After a few more moments, she kisses you on the cheek. "It's about time we wrapped this up." She holds your hand and picks up the torch and pulls you along to the back of the room where a treasure chest awaits. [[Open the treasure chest.|Open the Treasure]] <<elseif ($romance > 2) and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Sabriel watches you for a moment, then when she deems it safe, she leans forward and kisses you on the cheek. "Good job." No further explanation is given. She does take your hand in hers and pulls you toward the nack of the cave where a treasure chest awaits. [[Open the treasure chest.|Open the Treasure]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Sabriel watches silently while you finish up with the monster. She picks up the torch and gestures towards the back of the cave where a treasure chest awaits. "It's about time we wrapped this up." [[Open the treasure chest.|Open the Treasure]] <</if>>

You enter slowly, every nerve on cautious alert. The walls are smooth, masoned stone. The floor is the same. $companion enters after you, holding the torch aloft so you both can see. You take one step down the hallway. Then another. You release the breath you were holding. Just as you hear an ominous 'click.' The floor shifts and falls away beneathe you. [[Dodge left.|Trap 2][$react = "left"]] [[Dodge right.|Trap 2][$react = "right"]] <<if $player is "Wizard">>\ [[Cast float.|Trap 2][$react = "spec1"]] <<elseif $player is "Rogue">>\ [[Parkour!|Trap 2][$react = "spec2"]] <<elseif $player is "Warrior">>\ [[Jump across.|Trap 2][$react = "spec3"]] <</if>>

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ The inscription on the door reads: "What does man love more than life Fear more than death or mortal strife What the poor have, the rich require, And what contented men desire, What the miser spends and the spendthrift saves And all men carry to their graves?" What do you answer? <<textbox "$answer" "" "Damian Answer" autofocus>> <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ The inscription on the door reads: "What does man love more than life Fear more than death or mortal strife What the poor have, the rich require, And what contented men desire, What the miser spends and the spendthrift saves And all men carry to their graves?" What do you answer? <<textbox "$answer" "" "Sabriel Answer" autofocus>> <</if>>

You're far away from the lights of the city when $companion pulls a torch from the pack and lights it to guide your way. You ride for some hours up into the mountains, further and further away from civilization. You're starting to get cold, achy, and more than a little cranky when $companion holds up a hand, signalling you to stop. "We're here." <<if $companion is "Damian">>\ He dismounts and leads his horse towards a rocky outcropping. When you get nearer, you see that a door has been carved into the rock, but there is no handle that you can see. "Beautiful, isn't it? It's locked with a riddle. Treasure galore in there, I can promise you that." He grins. "Well? Do you want to take a crack at opening it?" [[Try to solve the riddle.|Puzzle]] [[Let Damian solve the riddle.|Damian Answer]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ She dismounts and leads her horse towards a rocky outcropping. When you get nearer, you see that a door has been carved into the rock, but there is no handle that you can see. "Dwarven make, I think. It's locked with a riddle. You wanted an adventure, here's where it is." Her eyes sparkle in the torchlight. "Do you want to try to solve this or should I?" [[Try to solve the riddle.|Puzzle]] [[Let Sabriel solve the riddle.|Sabriel Answer]] <</if>>

You look around the crowded room. Causing a distraction in here shouldn't be too hard. But you'll need to do something that plays to your strengths. Would you classify yourself more as a: [[Wizard. I make things explode.|Bar Fight 2][$player = "Wizard"]] [[Rogue. I'm dexterous and resourceful.|Bar Fight 2][$player = "Rogue"]] [[Warrior. I stab things until they stay down.|Bar Fight 2][$player = "Warrior"]]

Your horse hesitates just outside the Inn of the Greedy Goat. You can't really blame her. The place looks rather suspect. You look at the paper in your hand. The directions are clear. "Go to the Greedy Goat. Get a table near the door. Hold a red rose in your left hand. Your blind date will arrive at the eleventh bell. Do not be late." Your friend, confidant, and advisor, Lord Mio, would not have sent you on this trip if he didn't think it absolutely worth while. You hope. Still, you've never heard of a "blind date" before. You hope they aren't actually blind, but if they were, there would be little point in holding onto a rose for them to see. It's all rather perplexing. The question remains, though. Do you: [[Follow the directions.|Follow Directions]] [[Go home before anything untoward happens.|Go Home]]

Well. That settles it. Time to go home. You turn the horse around and set off at a gallop back to the castle. You plan to have words with Lord Mio when you get back. Your night ends uneventfully. [[Continue|The End]]

<<if $answer is "nothing" or $answer is "Nothing">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ Damian nods slowly as the door slides open. "Very nice." He gestures toward the open doorway. "Shall we?" [[Continue|Trap]] <<else>>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ Damian frowns and hums. He rocks back on his heels and taps his hands against his thighs as he puzzles out the solution. "Nothing," he says. "The answer is nothing." The door slides open. Damian gives you a considering look then shrugs and gestures towards the open doorway. "After you." [[Continue|Trap]] <</if>>

At the very least, this should be a good story to tell at the end of the day. You dismount and give the stable lad a coin for looking after your horse. You take a deep breath and enter the establishment. The smell that assaults you is rich: cooking meat, roasting vegetables, and the smoky warmth of a merrily roaring fire. All manner of people are sitting at tables and benches. Tradesmen, farmers, adventurers; they all seem well represented here. The man you assume to be the owner peers at you quizzically, doubtlessly wondering if you're really who you are or just a really good body double. He looks around and then takes you to a table suitably close to the door for your purposes. You sit. The proprietor assures you that he will be back with a tankard of his finest beverage. And now to wait. You look around at the other patrons, wondering again who your blind date might be. It should be easy to narrow it down, shouldn't it? For one thing, Lord Mio knows the type of companionship that you usually seek, surely. [[You prefer male companionship.|Meet Companion][$companion = "Damian"]] [[You prefer female companionship.|Meet Companion][$companion = "Sabriel"]]

You open the treasure chest. Inside is a piece of paper. It reads: "You're too late. The treasure is mine. Good luck finding it. Or me for that matter. As a consolation prize, you'll find enclosed my mother's recipe for Turnip Soup. Kindest regards, The Shadow" [[Read the recipe.|Recipe]] [[Continue.|Denoument]]

<<if $health < 1>>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ Just as you fall to the ground, $companion slides up behind the lizard and buries a dagger into its skull. The lizard falls to the ground and $companion helps you to your feet. [[Continue|After The Fight]] <<else>> Enemy Health: <<print $enemyhealth>> Your Health: <<print $health>> Your Mana: <<print $mana>> Cast your spell! <<if $mana > 1>>\ [[Cast Fireball|Process Wizard Attack][($attack = "fireball") and ($mana -= 2)]] - Costs 2 Mana / Does up to 20 damage <</if>>\ <<if $mana > 2>>\ [[Cast Magic Missile|Process Wizard Attack][($attack = "missile") and ($mana -= 3)]] - Costs 3 Mana / Does up to 30 damage <</if>>\ <<if $mana > 4>>\ [[Cast Violent Storm|Process Wizard Attack][($attack = "storm") and ($mana -= 5)]] - Costs 5 Mana / Does up to 50 damage / 50% chance to miss <</if>>\ <<if $mana > 0>>\ [[Heal Yourself|Process Wizard Attack][($attack = "heal") and ($mana -= 1)]] - Costs 1 Mana / Heals up to 15 damage <<else>>\ You have no remaining mana with which to cast spells. <</if>>\ [[Drink Mana Potion|Process Wizard Attack][$attack = "manapot"]] - Restores up to 3 Mana <</if>>\

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<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ You don't have to wait long before a man slides into the seat in front of you. He's quite a handsome devil. His hair is almost true black and his eyes are a silver gray. His skin is just a shade darker than what you're used to seeing in this part of the world. He definitely has your attention. "Come with me if you want unimaginable treasure and the experience of a lifetime." It takes a moment to get past his delightful accent to process what the man is saying. "Excuse me," you say. "Can you repeat that?" "Treasure, adventure, excitement! Are you in?" [[Of course!|Soldiers][$romance = 1]] [[Maybe not...|Hesitate][$romance = 0]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ You don't have to wait long before a feminine figure slides into the seat in front of you. Her hair is dark, cut boyishly short, and her eyes are steely gray. Her skin is just a shade darker than what you're used to seeing in this part of the world. She definitely has your attention. "You must be the one looking for an adventure." An adventure? Surely, not. "Excuse me," you say. "Can you repeat that?" "I'm not in the habit of repeating myself. Adventure. Are you in?" [[Of course!|Soldiers][$romance = 1]] [[Maybe not...|Hesitate][$romance = 0]] <</if>>

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ No sooner do you make your decision than the door opens and a company of armed soldiers enter and surround your table. Your companion doesn't look surprised. "Damian Tourin." You can tell by his badge that the speaker is a lieutenant in the city guard. "You are under arrest for disruption and disorderly conduct." Damian sighs and rolls his eyes. "I'm not disrupting anything. I'm just having a chat with my friend here." He looks at you and you can clearly see the wheels turning behind his gray eyes. Do you: [[Stay out of it.|Stay Out Of It]] [[Use your influence to settle things down.|Diplomacy][$romance -= 1]] [[Cause a distraction.|Bar Fight][$romance += 1]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ No sooner do you make your decision than the door opens and a company of armed soldiers enter and surround your table. Your companion doesn't look surprised. "Sabriel Tourin." You can tell by his badge that the speaker is a lieutenant in the city guard. "You are under arrest for disruption and disorderly conduct." Sabriel rolls her eyes. "I'm not disrupting anything. I'm just having a chat with my friend here." She looks at you and you can clearly see the wheels turning behind her gray eyes. Do you: [[Stay out of it.|Stay Out Of It]] [[Use your influence to settle things down.|Diplomacy][$romance -= 1]] [[Cause a distraction.|Bar Fight][$romance += 1]] <</if>>

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ Your companion looks a little put out that you're clearly hesitating. No sooner do you start looking for a reasonable exit than the door opens and a company of armed soldiers enter and surround your table. Your companion doesn't look surprised. "Damian Tourin." You can tell by his badge that the speaker is a lieutenent in the city guard. "You are under arrest for disruption and disorderly conduct." Damian sighs and rolls his eyes. "I'm not disrupting anything. I'm just having a chat with my friend here." He looks at you and you can clearly see the wheels turning behind his gray eyes. Do you: [[Stay out of it.|Stay Out Of It]] [[Use your influence to settle things down.|Diplomacy][$romance -= 1]] [[Cause a distraction.|Bar Fight][$romance += 1]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Your companion looks a little put out that you're clearly hesitating. No sooner do you start looking for a reasonable exit than the door opens and a company of armed soldiers enter and surround your table. Your companion doesn't look surprised. "Sabriel Tourin." You can tell by his badge that the speaker is a lieutenent in the city guard. "You are under arrest for disruption and disorderly conduct." Sabriel rolls her eyes. "I'm not disrupting anything. I'm just having a chat with my friend here." She looks at you and you can clearly see the wheels turning behind her gray eyes. Do you: [[Stay out of it.|Stay Out Of It]] [[Use your influence to settle things down.|Diplomacy][$romance -= 1]] [[Cause a distraction.|Bar Fight][$romance += 1]] <</if>>

<<if $answer is "nothing" or $answer is "Nothing">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ Sabriel nods slowly as the door slides open. "Very nice." She gestures toward the open doorway. "Shall we?" [[Continue|Trap]] <<else>>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ Sabriel frowns and hums. She rocks back on her heels and taps her hands against her thighs as she puzzles out the solution. "Nothing," she says. "The answer is nothing." The door slides open. Sabriel gives you a considering look then shrugs and gestures towards the open doorway. "After you." [[Continue|Trap]] <</if>>

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ Damian looks at you one last time before his shoulders slump. Clearly there is no getting out of this for him. He lifts his hands and is promptly shackled and led out of the inn, leaving you alone at the table. <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Sabriel looks at you one last time before sighing in disgust. Clearly there is no getting out of this for her. She lifts her hands and is promptly shackled and led out of the inn, leaving you alone at the table. <</if>>\ Well. That settles it. Time to go home. You plan to have words with Lord Mio when you get back. Your night ends uneventfully. [[Continue|The End]]

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ You stand up and readjust your cloak so the royal insignia on your lapel can be seen. Gasps, and murmurs of shock and awe go through the crowd as everyone struggles to be the first to bow or curtsy. The lieutenant says, "Your Royal Highness. I had no idea that..." In all the confusion, you and the lieutenant only just now notice that Damian has slipped away. "Your Highness, you will stay with us while we hunt for the criminal and then you will be escorted home." [[Cause a distraction.|Bar Fight]] [[Go quietly.|Go Quietly]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ You stand up and readjust your cloak so the royal insignia on your lapel can be seen. Gasps, and murmurs of shock and awe go through the crowd as everyone struggles to be the first to bow or curtsy. The lieutenant says, "Your Royal Highness. I had no idea that..." In all the confusion, you and the lieutenant only just now notice that Sabriel has slipped away. "Your Highness, you will stay with us while we hunt for the criminal and then you will be escorted home." [[Cause a distraction.|Bar Fight]] [[Go quietly.|Go Quietly]] <</if>>

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ Four of the soldiers break away, doubtless to search for Damian who has completely disappeared. The other four surround you. It looks like your night of adventure has been cut short. You are escorted back to the castle where you will no doubt be given a talking to by your parents. You will then have to have your own talk with Lord Mio. But that's a different matter entirely. <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Four of the soldiers break away, doubtless to search for Sabriel who has completely disappeared. The other four surround you. It looks like your night of adventure has been cut short. You are escorted back to the castle where you will no doubt be given a talking to by your parents. You will then have to have your own talk with Lord Mio. But that's a different matter entirely. <</if>> [[Continue|The End]]

<<if $player is "Wizard">>\ This should be a piece of cake for a magic user as powerful as you are. You wiggle your fingers and summon your magic. [[Cast Mist.|Bar Fight 3][$barfight = "mist"]] [[Cast Fireball.|Bar Fight 3][$barfight = "fireball"]] <<elseif $player is "Rogue">>\ This should be a piece of cake for a rogue as clever as you are. You reach for your belt and grab a vial. [[Throw a Smoke Bomb.|Bar Fight 3][$barfight = "smoke"]] [[Throw a Poison Bomb.|Bar Fight 3][$barfight = "poison"]] <<elseif $player is "Warrior">>\ This should be a piece of cake for a warrior as powerful as you are. You reach for the sword at your hip. [[Disable your opponents.|Bar Fight 3][$barfight = "disable"]] [[Kill everyone between you and the door.|Bar Fight 3][$barfight = "kill"]] <</if>>

<<if $barfight is "mist" and $companion is "Damian">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ A swirling cloud of mist begins to form at your feet and before you know it the entire room is filled with cool, white, billows of cloudy vapor. The soldiers all curse and the patrons all shout in alarm and dismay. You back away from where you were standing and a hand grabs you and pulls you through the mist to what you can only assume is a back door. "Well! That could have gone worse." Damian looks you up and down with a smile before leading you to the stable. Your horse wickers in greeting and you saddle her quickly. By the time you swing into the saddle, Damian is already waiting impatiently. "Come along! Treasure awaits us!" He spurs his horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "fireball" and $companion is "Damian">>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ Heat begins to gather in your fingertips. You raise your hand and unleash it into the crowded inn. Heat, fire, and flame erupt into chaotic screams and shouts of alarm. People run for the door and the soldiers are nearly trampled. A hand grabs your arm and you are pulled through the crowd to the back door. "Well. That could have gone better." People are running around with buckets, fetching water from the well to try and put out the flames in the burning building. Damian gives you a sideglance before leading you to the stable where the nervous animals whicker in alarm. You saddle your horse and mount up. Damian is already waiting impatiently. "Come along, then. Treasure awaits us." He spurs his horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "smoke" and $companion is "Damian">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ You drop the vial which breaks against the wood floor with a soft crack. Immediately, black tendrils of smoke start billowing up from the ground to swirl around you and the soldiers. The smoke spreads to fill the room and people shout in dismay and alarm. You back away from where you were standing and a hand grabs your arm and pulls you through the smoke to the back door. "Well! That could have gone worse." Damian looks you up and down with a smile before leading you to the stable. Your horse wickers in greeting and you saddle her quickly. By the time you swing into the saddle, Damian is already waiting impatiently. "Come along! Treasure awaits us!" He spurs his horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "poison" and $companion is "Damian">>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ You drop the vial which breaks against the wood floor with a soft crack. Immediately, green tendrils of smoke start billowing up from the ground to swirl around you and the soldiers. You hold your breath. The smoke spreads to fill the room and people shout in dismay and alarm before the familiar sounds of wretching and bodies thudding to the floor reaches your ears. A hand grabs your arm and pulls you towards the back door. "Well. That could have gone better." People stumble out the front door, clutching their throats and tripping over themselves to reach the fresh air. Damian gives you a sideglance before leading you to the stable where the nervous animals whicker in alarm. You saddle your horse and mount up. Damian is already waiting impatiently. "Come along, then. Treasure awaits us." He spurs his horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "disable" and $companion is "Damian">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ You pull your sword and flip the table into the soldiers. They pull their swords as well and you deftly use all your skill with a blade to parry, block, and dodge the blows. It's only the work of a few minutes before the soldiers are strewn across the floor, bladeless in most cases, unconscious in others. Before the stunned soldiers can get to their feet, a hand grabs your arm and pulls you towards the back door. "Well! That could have gone worse." Damian looks you up and down with a smile before leading you to the stable. Your horse wickers in greeting and you saddle her quickly. By the time you swing into the saddle, Damian is already waiting impatiently. "Come along! Treasure awaits us!" He spurs his horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "kill" and $companion is "Damian">>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ You pull your sword and glare a warning at the soldiers. They pull their swords as well. What happens next can only be described as a bloody travesty. None are left alive when you're finished. The patrons cower and cry as bodies fall beneathe your blade. When none are left standing, a hand grabs your arm and pulls you toward the back door. "Well. That could have gone better." Damian gives you a sideglance before leading you to the stable where the nervous animals whicker in alarm. You saddle your horse and mount up. Damian is already waiting impatiently. "Come along, then. Treasure awaits us." He spurs his horse to gallop out of the yard. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "mist" and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ A swirling cloud of mist begins to form at your feet and before you know it the entire room is filled with cool, white, billows of cloudy vapor. The soldiers all curse and the patrons all shout in alarm and dismay. You back away from where you were standing and a hand grabs you and pulls you through the mist to what you can only assume is a backdoor. "That could have gone worse." Sabriel looks you up and down before leading you to the stable. Your horse wickers in greeting and you saddle her quickly. By the time you swing into the saddle, Sabriel is already waiting impatiently. "Come along, then. Adventure waits for no one." She spurs her horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "fireball" and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ Heat begins to gather in your fingertips. You raise your hand and unleash it into the crowded inn. Heat, fire, and flame erupt into chaotic screams and shouts of alarm. People run for the door and the soldiers are nearly trampled. A hand grabs your arm and you are pulled through the crowd to the back door. People are running around with buckets, fetching water from the well to try and put out the flames in the burning building. Sabriel gives you a sideglance before leading you to the stable where the nervous animals whicker in alarm. You saddle your horse and mount up. Sabriel is already waiting impatiently. "Come along." She spurs her horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "smoke" and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ You drop the vial which breaks against the wood floor with a soft crack. Immediately, black tendrils of smoke start billowing up from the ground to swirl around you and the soldiers. The smoke spreads to fill the room and people shout in dismay and alarm. You back away from where you were standing and a hand grabs your arm and pulls you through the smoke to the back door. "That could have gone worse." Sabriel looks you up and down before leading you to the stable. Your horse wickers in greeting and you saddle her quickly. By the time you swing into the saddle, Sabriel is already waiting impatiently. "Come along, then. Adventure waits for no one." She spurs her horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "poison" and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ You drop the vial which breaks against the wood floor with a soft crack. Immediately, green tendrils of smoke start billowing up from the ground to swirl around you and the soldiers. You hold your breath. The smoke spreads to fill the room and people shout in dismay and alarm before the familiar sounds of wretching and bodies thudding to the floor reaches your ears. A hand grabs your arm and pulls you towards the back door. People stumble out the front door, clutching their throats and tripping over themselves to reach the fresh air. Sabriel gives you a sideglance before leading you to the stable where the nervous animals whicker in alarm. You saddle your horse and mount up. Sabriel is already waiting impatiently. "Come along." She spurs her horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "disable" and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ You pull your sword and flip the table into the soldiers. They pull their swords as well and you deftly use all your skill with a blade to parry, block, and dodge the blows. It's only the work of a few minutes before the soldiers are strewn across the floor, bladeless in most cases, unconscious in others. Before the stunned soldiers can get to their feet, a hand grabs your arm and pulls you towards the back door. "That could have gone worse." Sabriel looks you up and down before leading you to the stable. Your horse wickers in greeting and you saddle her quickly. By the time you swing into the saddle, Sabriel is already waiting impatiently. "Come along, then. Adventure waits for no one." She spurs her horse to gallop out of the yard just as the soldiers begin stumbling out of the door. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <<elseif $barfight is "kill" and $companion is "Sabriel">>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ You pull your sword and glare a warning at the soldiers. They pull their swords as well. What happens next can only be described as a bloody travesty. None are left alive when you're finished. The patrons cower and cry as bodies fall beneathe your blade. When none are left standing, a hand grabs your arm and pulls you toward the back door. Sabriel gives you a sideglance before leading you to the stable where the nervous animals whicker in alarm. You saddle your horse and mount up. Sabriel is already waiting impatiently. "Come along." She spurs her horse to gallop out of the yard. You tap your horse's sides and gallop after your companion into the night. <</if>>\ [[Continue|Entrance]]

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ "Well! That was certainly exciting, wasn't it?" You make your way forward with no more mishaps, down twists and turns and occasionally past rooms long since abandoned. Before long you come to a door. "I bet there's something in here. Are you up for a little challenge?" [[Continue|Boss Fight]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ "Let's be a little more careful, shall we?" You make your way forward with no more mishaps, down twists and turns and occasionally past rooms long since abandoned. Before long you come to a door. "Experience tells me there's something here. You ready for a fight?" [[Continue|Boss Fight]] <</if>>

<<set $health = 100>>\ <<set $enemyhealth = 100>>\ <<set $mana = 10>>\ <<set $stamina = 10>>\ You open the door and enter. Immediately, you notice that the environment has changed. The smooth stones of the rest of the dungeon have now given way to the craggy fissures of a cave. In the center of the cave, a pile of bones gleams in the torchlight. A pair of eyes glint in the darkness. A gigantic, black cave lizard crawls out of the darkness towards you. It roars! <<if $companion is "Damian">>\ "Oh, goodness. Now, that is a challenge," he says before dropping the torch and pulling out his daggers. <<if $player is "Wizard">>\ [[Time for a Boss Fight!|Wizard Attack]] <<elseif $player is "Rogue">>\ [[Time for a Boss Fight!|Rogue Attack]] <<elseif $player is "Warrior">>\ [[Time for a Boss Fight!|Warrior Attack]] <</if>>\ [[Let Damian deal with it.|Skip Boss Fight]] <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ "Just as I expected," she says before dropping the torch and pulling out her daggers. <<if $player is "Wizard">>\ [[Time for a Boss Fight!|Wizard Attack]] <<elseif $player is "Rogue">>\ [[Time for a Boss Fight!|Rogue Attack]] <<elseif $player is "Warrior">>\ [[Time for a Boss Fight!|Warrior Attack]] <</if>>\ [[Let Sabriel deal with it.|Skip Boss Fight]] <</if>>

Turnip Soup 4 medium turnips (about 1½ pounds) plus 1½ cups thinly sliced turnip greens or spinach, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, sliced ½ teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper plus a pinch, divided 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup shredded carrot 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar 1) Peel and slice turnips. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and butter in a large cauldron over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the turnips, rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon white pepper; stir to combine. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, for 10 minutes. 2) Add broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the turnips are tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. 3) Meanwhile, toss the turnip greens (or spinach) in a medium bowl with carrot, scallion greens, vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and pinch of salt and pepper. 4) Puree the soup in the cauldron until smooth. Serve each portion of soup topped with a generous ¼ cup of the salad. [[Continue.|Denoument]]

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ Damian purses his lips and clenches the note in his fist. He shakes his head. His eyes glint mischieviously in the torchlight as he turns his attention back to you. "Well, then. What are you doing tomorrow night?" You have a feeling that you're about to be dragged into a crazy adventure, but somehow you're okay with that. You'll have plenty to tell Lord Mio the next time you see him. But for now? You and Damian have some serious plotting to do. <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Sabriel kicks a stone across the cave and paces back and forth. She shakes her head. Her eyes glint dangerously in the torchlight as she turns her attention back to you. "I trust you're free tomorrow night?" You have a feeling that you're about to be dragged into a crazy adventure, but somehow you're okay with that. You'll have plenty to tell Lord Mio the next time you see him. But for now? You and Sabriel have some serious plotting to do. <</if>>\ [[Continue.|The End]]

<<set $cdamage = random(5, 20)>>\ <<if $attack is "daggerthrust">>\ <<set $damage = random(5, 20)>>\ You dance in close and thrust your daggers at the lizard! You do <<print $damage>> damage! $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "backstab">>\ <<set $damage = random(10, 30)>>\ You dodge around behind and backstab the lizard! You do <<print $damage>> damage! $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "dervish">>\ <<set $coinflip = either(1, 2)>>\ You twirl around, a whirlwind of blades! <<if $coinflip is 1>>\ <<set $damage = random(30, 50)>>\ You do <<print $damage>> damage! <<else>>\ <<set $damage = 0>>\ You miss! <</if>>\ $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "heal">>\ <<set $damage = random(10, 15)>>\ You quaff a health potion! You regain <<print $damage>> health. $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][($enemyhealth -= $cdamage) and ($health += $damage)]] <<elseif $attack is "staminapot">>\ <<set $damage = random(1, 3)>>\ You quaff a stamina potion! You regain <<print $damage>> stamina. $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][($enemyhealth -= $cdamage) and ($stamina += $damage)]] <</if>>

<<if $enemyhealth < 1>>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ The gigantic cave lizard takes one final shuddering breath and collapses. You killed it! [[Continue.|After The Fight]] <<else>>\ <<set $damage = random(10, 25)>>\ <<set $manaregen = random(2, 3)>>\ <<set $staminaregen = random(2, 3)>>\ <<set $coinflip = either(1, 2, 3)>>\ Your enemy strikes for <<print $damage>> damage! <<if $player is "Wizard">> <<if ($coinflip is 1) or ($coinflip is 2)>>\ The battle is going in your favor! You gain <<print $manaregen>> mana. <<set $mana += $manaregen>>\ [[Prepare to strike|Wizard Attack][$health -= $damage]] <<elseif ($coinflip is 3)>>\ The lizard strikes again and you dodge. You don't regain any mana. [[Prepare to strike|Wizard Attack][$health -= $damage]] <</if>> <<elseif $player is "Rogue">>\ <<if ($coinflip is 1) or ($coinflip is 2)>>\ The battle is going in your favor! You gain <<print $staminaregen>> stamina. <<set $stamina += $staminaregen>>\ [[Prepare to strike|Rogue Attack][$health -= $damage]] <<elseif ($coinflip is 3)>>\ The lizard strikes again and you dodge. You don't regain any mana. [[Prepare to strike|Rogue Attack][$health -= $damage]] <</if>>\ <<elseif $player is "Warrior">>\ <<if ($coinflip is 1) or ($coinflip is 2)>>\ The battle is going in your favor! You gain <<print $staminaregen>> stamina. <<set $stamina += $staminaregen>>\ [[Prepare to strike|Warrior Attack][$health -= $damage]] <<elseif ($coinflip is 3)>>\ The lizard strikes again and you dodge. You don't regain any mana. [[Prepare to strike|Warrior Attack][$health -= $damage]] <</if>>\ <</if>>\ <</if>>\

<<set $cdamage = random(5, 20)>>\ <<if $attack is "fireball">>\ <<set $damage = random(5, 20)>>\ You cast a fireball at the lizard! You do <<print $damage>> damage! $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "missile">>\ <<set $damage = random(10, 30)>>\ You cast a magic missile at the lizard! You do <<print $damage>> damage! $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "storm">>\ <<set $coinflip = either(1, 2)>>\ You summon a lightning bolt to strike the lizard! <<if $coinflip is 1>>\ <<set $damage = random(30, 50)>>\ You do <<print $damage>> damage! <<else>>\ <<set $damage = 0>>\ You miss! <<endif>> $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "heal">>\ <<set $damage = random(10, 15)>>\ You cast a healing spell upon yourself! You regain <<print $damage>> health. $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][($enemyhealth -= $cdamage) and ($health += $damage)]] <<elseif $attack is "manapot">>\ <<set $damage = random(1, 3)>>\ You drink a mana potion! You regain <<print $damage>> mana. $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][($enemyhealth -= $cdamage) and ($mana += $damage)]] <</if>>

<<if $health < 1>>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ Just as you fall to the ground, $companion slides up behind the lizard and buries a dagger into its skull. The lizard falls to the ground and $companion helps you to your feet. [[Continue|After The Fight]] <<else>> Enemy Health: <<print $enemyhealth>> Your Health: <<print $health>> Your Stamina: <<print $stamina>> Make your attack! <<if $stamina > 1>>\ [[Dagger Thrust|Process Rogue Attack][($attack = "daggerthrust") and ($stamina -= 2)]] - Costs 2 Stamina / Does up to 20 damage <</if>>\ <<if $stamina > 2>>\ [[Backstab|Process Rogue Attack][($attack = "backstab") and ($stamina -= 3)]] - Costs 3 Stamina / Does up to 30 damage <</if>>\ <<if $stamina > 4>>\ [[Whirling Dervish|Process Rogue Attack][($attack = "dervish") and ($stamina -= 5)]] - Costs 5 Stamina / Does up to 50 damage / 50% chance to miss <</if>>\ <<if $stamina > 0>>\ [[Drink Potion|Process Rogue Attack][($attack = "heal") and ($stamina -= 1)]] - Costs 1 Stamina / Heals up to 15 damage <<else>>\ You have no remaining stamina with which to attack. <</if>>\ [[Drink Stamina Potion|Process Rogue Attack][$attack = "staminapot"]] - Restores up to 3 Stamina <</if>>\

<<if $health < 1>>\ <<set $romance -= 1>>\ Just as you fall to the ground, $companion slides up behind the lizard and buries a dagger into its skull. The lizard falls to the ground and $companion helps you to your feet. [[Continue|After The Fight]] <<else>> Enemy Health: <<print $enemyhealth>> Your Health: <<print $health>> Your Stamina: <<print $stamina>> Make your attack! <<if $stamina > 1>>\ [[Sword Thrust|Process Warrior Attack][($attack = "thrust") and ($stamina -= 2)]] - Costs 2 Stamina / Does up to 20 damage <</if>>\ <<if $stamina > 2>>\ [[2-Handed Swing|Process Warrior Attack][($attack = "swing") and ($stamina -= 3)]] - Costs 3 Stamina / Does up to 30 damage <</if>>\ <<if $stamina > 4>>\ [[Cyclone|Process Warrior Attack][($attack = "cyclone") and ($stamina -= 5)]] - Costs 5 Mana / Does up to 50 damage / 50% chance to miss <</if>>\ <<if $stamina > 0>>\ [[Drink Potion|Process Warrior Attack][($attack = "heal") and ($stamina -= 1)]] - Costs 1 Stamina / Heals up to 15 damage <<else>>\ You have no remaining stamina with which to attack. <</if>>\ [[Drink Stamina Potion|Process Warrior Attack][$attack = "staminapot"]] - Restores up to 3 Stamina <</if>>\

<<set $cdamage = random(5, 20)>>\ <<if $attack is "thrust">>\ <<set $damage = random(5, 20)>>\ You thrust your sword at the lizard! You do <<print $damage>> damage! $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "swing">>\ <<set $damage = random(10, 30)>>\ You use both hands for a powerful swing! You do <<print $damage>> damage! $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "cyclone">>\ <<set $coinflip = either(1, 2)>>\ You spin around, a deadly bladed cyclone! <<if $coinflip is 1>>\ <<set $damage = random(30, 50)>>\ You do <<print $damage>> damage! <<else>>\ <<set $damage = 0>>\ You miss! <</if>>\ $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][$enemyhealth -= ($damage + $cdamage)]] <<elseif $attack is "heal">>\ <<set $damage = random(10, 15)>>\ You quaff a potion! You regain <<print $damage>> health. $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][($enemyhealth -= $cdamage) and ($health += $damage)]] <<elseif $attack is "staminapot">>\ <<set $damage = random(1, 3)>>\ You quaff a stamina potion! You regain <<print $damage>> stamina. $companion does <<print $cdamage>> damage! [[Prepare for enemy attack|Enemy Attack][($enemyhealth -= $cdamage) and ($stamina += $damage)]] <</if>>

<<set $roll = random(1, 10)>>\ <<if ($react is "left") and ($roll > 5)>>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ You narrowly avoid falling to your death. You inch along the wall until your feet are on solid ground again. $companion uses a rope and grappling hook to swing across and join you. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif $react is "left">>\ You leap to the left, but you don't quite make it. Before falling to your death, $companion swings across on a rope attached to a grappling hook and grabs you just in the nick of time. You both make it to sturdy ground. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif ($react is "right") and ($roll > 5)>>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ You narrowly avoid falling to your death. You inch along the wall until your feet are on solid ground again. $companion uses a rope and grappling hook to swing across and join you. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif $react is "right">>\ You leap to the right, but you don't quite make it. Before falling to your death, $companion swings across on a rope attached to a grappling hook and grabs you just in the nick of time. You both make it to sturdy ground. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif ($react is "spec1") and ($roll is 1)>>\ You try to cast your spell, but you just can't get the magic flowing before the floor crumbles completely underneathe you. Just before you fall to your death, $companion grabs you, swinging the both of you across the chasm with a rope and grappling hook. You are very grateful to be on solid ground again. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif $react is "spec1">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ You cast your spell and float in mid air where the floor used to be. It takes just a touch of will power and you propel yourself across the chasm. $companion uses a grappling hook and rope to swing across and join you on the other side. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif ($react is "spec2") and ($roll is 1)>>\ Luck just isn't with you this time. You leap, ready to use your momentum and your skill to propel your way across the chasm, but the stone slips beneath your shoe and you find yourself plummeting towards the darkness. $companion catches you in the nick of time, using a rope and grappling hook to swing the two of you to safety. You're very grateful to be on solid ground. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif $react is "spec2">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ Just as the floor begins to crumble, you launch yourself at the wall, then bounce off towards the other wall. You use momentum, skill, dexterity, and all the luck at your disposal to spin, flip, and whirl your way across the chasm. You land with a flourish and $companion uses a grappling hook and rope to swing across to join you. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif ($react is "spec3") and ($roll is 1)>>\ Either the jump was just too far or you didn't give yourself enough of a start. Either way, you're landing well short of the mark. You can't see the bottom. Just before you dissapear into the darkness, $companion grabs you, using a rope and grappling hook to swing the both of you to safety. You're very grateful to be on solid ground. [[Continue|Hallway]] <<elseif $react is "spec3">>\ <<set $romance += 1>>\ Just as the floor begins to crumble, you race forward and launch yourself across the chasm with brute strength. What you lack in forward momentum, you more than make up for in upper body strength. You hit the opposite side just shy of the floor, but are more than capable of pulling yourself up. $companion uses a rope and grappling hook to swing across and join you. [[Continue|Hallway]] <</if>>

<<if $companion is "Damian">>\ "Well," Damian says after he's single handedly slayed the cave lizard. "I can't say that was very sporting of you, but no matter. There's treasure to be divided after all." He picks up the torch and walks to the back of the cave where a treasure chest lays in wait. <<elseif $companion is "Sabriel">>\ Sabriel gives you a withering look after she finishes dispatching the cave lizard. "Not gonna lie. That wasn't very chivalrous of you." She grabs the torch and stalks to the back of the cave where a treasure chest waits. <</if>>\ [[Open the treasure.|Open the Treasure]]

<<set $health = 100>>\ <<set $enemyhealth = 100>>\ <<set $mana = 10>>\ <<set $stamina = 10>>\ <<set $companion = "Damian">>\ [[Wizard|Wizard Attack][$player = "Wizard"]] [[Rogue|Rogue Attack][$player = "Rogue"]] [[Warrior|Warrior Attack][$player = "Warrior"]]