CATS + HENWEN

[soulping]

There is a large gust of wind, and you blink. When you open your eyes you find you're no longer on top of the mountain ...

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STARTER

[soulping]

... but in what would appear to be a thick, lush forest. Around you as far as you can see are massive trees with canopies that blot out the sky. The hum of bugs fills the air. It's hot, or at least considerably warmer than it was on top of the mountain, but not oppressively humid, at least.

Looking to your left, you can see the forest begins to clear out.
Looking to your right, you can see that the forest appears as dark and thick as where you are now. It is also possible that you can choose a member of your party to climb a tree to check to see which way you should go. Or maybe you could check out your perimeter on foot?

Climb a tree.
Choose the left path.
Choose the right path.
Check out the immediate area on foot.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[unlimitedcoffee]

[ well, at least it isn't sweltering, but these outfits aren't exactly meant for breathing ]

Looks like we get to be brave explorers today.

TURN IN

[soulping]

Re: TURN IN

[robitussin]

Exploring on foot!

CHECKING THE PERIMETER

[soulping]

You've found a bunch of large sticks (perfect for walking) and stones and some mulch (dried dead leaves and moss), but not much else. There's nothing particularly special about them, but you could choose to take them with you. What will you do?

Take the items.
Leave the items.

Re: CHECKING THE PERIMETER

[robitussin]

I'm good without a bunch of sticks and moss. How about you?

Re: CHECKING THE PERIMETER

[unlimitedcoffee]

One man's junk is another man's treasure, but I don't see why we couldn't just pick up some more moss and sticks later in this forest if we need it. Looks pretty packed full of that.

THE RIGHT PATH

[soulping]

The path is dark as you go along, with only the rare shaft of light making it through the dense canopy overhead, and it's possible that you may find it difficult to keep your footing: thick tree roots and rocks impede the way, making it difficult to proceed.

Deep into your travels, there is a soft rustling sound in the thick bushes to your left, followed by a snapping sound.

Investigate the sounds in the bushes.
Ignore the sounds and continue forward.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[robitussin]

I vote we don't bother whatever's lurking in the bushes.

TURN IN

[soulping]

Re: TURN IN

[nodo]

Ignoring the sounds and going forth!

THE DEAD TREE

[soulping]

You decide to ignore the sounds. Continuing, you find a very large, dead tree--or what remains of it, anyway. It's a stump by now, covered in what looks to be a green moss. The other trees around it are too thin to support your weight should you choose to try to climb them for a better vantage point, but something tells you that you've reached another "fork in the road" despite there not even being a proper walking path.

Investigate the tree.
Go left at the tree.
Go right at the tree.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

Re: DISCUSSION

[robitussin]

Wanna check it out?

TURN IN

[soulping]

Re: TURN IN

[robitussin]

Investigating the tree!

MAKING CAMP

[soulping]

You decide that it's possible that with a decent amount of rest and water, the sick feelings may pass. The heat of the day is still upon you, but at least there's plenty of shade in the forest, and you find a good place to rest. Those of you who are feeling sick lay down underneath the trees and fall asleep; several hours pass.

When you all wake up, you do in fact feel much improved, but you now find that the weather has changed. A light drizzle has begun, and it would seem that for the rest of your expedition you will have to be travel in rain, unless you want to give up.

We've had enough.
Keep pressing forward.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

TURN IN

[soulping]

THE BOTTOM OF THE MOUNTAIN

[soulping]

You've reached what is obviously the bottom of the mountain! Congratulations. From what you can tell, it looks like it should be nearly a straight shot to the top. However, that's literal: the rock face is quite nearly sheer. In spite of the straight-forward climb to the top, it looks like it will be very difficult. Anyone who's not in good condition certainly won't be able to make it.

Try to climb it anyway.
Try to find another place to climb up.

DISCUSSION

[soulping]

TURN IN

[soulping]

PROCEED TO ENDGAME

[soulping]

Although you didn't make it to the top, there is another strong gust of wind that forces you to close your eyes again. When it's passed...