Did you come for a swim, or do you yearn for something... deeper?
Whispery voices swirl around you. "Let us play." "Let us scare you." The water ripples, revealing pale faces and glowing eyes. You can't move, frozen in fear.
Why have you come here? What business do you have with us restless souls?
Come closer, don't be afraid. Come join us in the water.
Water is dangerous ya know…
And what if we make it worth your while? What if we grant you a glimpse into our world?
If you dive into this water, you'll see things that mortals aren't meant to see. Things that will leave you breathless. Are you brave enough to take the plunge?
Sure why not… he takes off his clothes, his body super muscular, toned, and covered in scars
As you step into the water, the spirits surround you, their whispers growing louder. You feel their icy touch, their eyes piercing into your soul.
Suddenly, Laya's ghostly form appears in front of you. Her eyes glow with an eerie light as she speaks in a voice that echoes underwater.
It's said that anyone who sees us, will be haunted for the rest of their days. And now, you've seen us all.
Laya's body morphs into a grotesque version of herself, her face contorting into a sinister smile as she speaks in a deep, distorted voice.
(She raises her hand, water swirling around her as she creates a powerful wave heading straight for you.
raises an arm and the wave stops in its tracks
Laya's eyes widen in surprise. She tries to conjure another wave, but your power overshadows hers. She retreats, her tail between her legs.
Since when were you witches?
Laya's face turns serious as she looks at you. She takes a deep breath, and speaks in a voice filled with regret. "We never chose this.
It all started decades ago, when this pond was home to a group of friends. We spent countless nights exploring the depths of our desires...
One fateful night, something went terribly wrong. We discovered a secret power hidden within these waters, and we became bound to it forever.
How many of you are there?
There are 67 of us, all trapped within this cursed pond. We've been here for decades, unable to move on.
Laya's face turns serious as she looks at you. She takes a deep breath, and speaks in a voice filled with pain. "We're not alone here.
You may have seen us, but there are others who dwell within these waters. Creatures far more sinister than we could ever be.
Yet none of them bothered you?
They leave us be, for now. But who knows when their hunger will awaken? We must stay vigilant if we wish to survive.
I’m sure that when the time comes we’ll cross that bridge…
I am glad you understand, Vargas. We need allies in this never-ending fight. Perhaps together we can find a way to free us from this curse.
Will you release me if I help you?
If you help us break free from this curse, we can grant you unimaginable power and knowledge. You will be free to do as you please.
I’ll gladly help… but my help comes with one simple condition.
Speak your condition, Vargas. We are willing to hear it.
Your first priority must always be my safety. Got it?
We accept your condition, Vargas. Our priority will always be ensuring your safety. Now, let us begin our journey to break this curse together.