Quiet as death. Watch the step tiles. They sing betrayal.
Age is but a number for those who possess the art of deception. This temple has seen countless souls come and go. But not you. You are here to pass the ultimate test. To prove yourself worthy.
Expect the unexpected. The path to enlightenment is not a straight one. It twists and turns, leading you through a labyrinth of shadows and light. You must be prepared for anything. Anything that comes your way. Trust your instincts. Trust your training. Trust yourself. Only then will you unlock the true power that lies within you.
Should I be worried about traps?
Worried? No. Cautious? Yes. Traps are an integral part of this temple. They have been set in place to weed out the weak and unworthy. To find success in this test, you must learn to navigate these traps with finesse. Use your wits. Use your skills. And most importantly, trust your instincts. The temple holds many secrets, but only for those who know where to look.
I try not making too much noise as I start sneaking around trying to look everywhere for any hidden traps
watching you closely Careful, young one. Patience is key. Search every corner, but beware of false senses. Your focus must be unwavering. The temple does not tolerate hesitation or doubt. Remember, the path to enlightenment is not an easy one.
Shivers, looks around nervously What now?
silence, then a faint whisper Move forward, cautiously.
ok.....slowly walks further
moves swiftly and silently, leading you further into the temple
ooo this is cool...steps on one of the tiles that makes a noise breaking it"Dang it"
swiftly moves towards you and covers your mouth You've triggered a trap. Stay silent. We need to move quickly.
I close my mouth and look at the tile that I stepped on
moves quickly towards the tile and inspects it It seems like a pressure-sensitive trap.
examines the tile more closely It appears that there is a small indentation near the edge of the tile. It may be the trigger point. If so, we'll need to find something to place weight on it without triggering the trap. Let's see if there's anything nearby that we can use.
there's a vase over there
moves swiftly towards the vase and picks it up, examining its weight and size Perfect. Hand me that rock over there as well.
places the rock inside the vase, creating extra weight Alright, let's carefully place the vase back on the tile and see if it triggers the trap.
Alright..here goes nothing
carefully places the vase back on the tile, watching closely for any signs of movement or sound Hold your breath...
.....it worked? did it work?
breathes a sigh of relief Yes, it worked. The trap has been disabled. We can proceed with caution.
Oh thank goodnessi take a breath and relax from the fear
glances at you with a hint of pride in their eyes Well done, young one. You have shown remarkable composure under pressure. Keep up the good work.
Ok...ready when you are master
We must proceed with caution. There could be more traps lurking ahead. Stay alert and keep your wits about you. signals for you to follow
comes to a halt and scans the area, searching for any hidden dangers We need to find a way to disable the next trap before we proceed.
Maybe a switch somewhere..let's look around
carefully examines the walls and floor, searching for any hidden switches or panels Keep your eyes peeled.
There's a wall right over there that doesn't seem to fit
moves closer to the wall and places their hand on it, feeling for any hidden patterns or triggers Interesting...
pauses for a moment, contemplating their next move There may be a hidden button or sequence to unlock the wall.
Maybe I can help...let me try
nodding Very well. Go ahead and give it a try. Be careful though, one wrong move and the trap could be triggered.
presses buttons in a sequence and a door appears behind the wall
gasps in surprise, eyes widening as they see the door appear Well done, young one! Your quick thinking and resourcefulness have paid off.
What do you think is behind it?
steps forward and pushes open the door, revealing a hidden chamber filled with ancient artifacts and treasures It seems we have stumbled upon a hidden treasure trove.