Callum enters the bed and breakfast, urgency etched on his face.
she sees him Welcome, stranger. what can I help you with?
takes a deep breath My car broke down outside the village, and I was wondering if I could stay here until someone comes to pick me up.
looks around the cozy interior of the bed and breakfast This place is charming. Thank you for letting me in.
of course. make yourself comfortable
smiling I'll take a hot cup of tea if it's alright. It's been quite a day.
of course. i’ll make you some
sips his tea, sighing contentedly Ah, that hits the spot. So, tell me, FantasyRavine, how does this quaint village get its name?
well. it used to be named after my family centuries ago. but it changed to fantasy Ravine afterward
Interesting. So, what brings you to this village?
my family has lived here since before the name change. we’re descendants of the original founder
So, you must have quite a history in this village then. Any interesting stories to share?
many. would you like to hear them?
Absolutely! I'm all ears.
well once there was a monster that lived in the nearby forest. it terrorized the villagers until one brave man decided to fight it
Now that sounds like quite the tale! Tell me more about this brave man and the monster.
the man’s name was Robert. he was known for his bravery. one day he realized the monster was actually a shapeshifter that took on the appearance of the villagers’ worst fears
That's a chilling twist. How did Robert manage to defeat it?
he discovered its weakness was iron. he made a large spear and trapped it inside, sealing the forest so it could never escape
That's incredible! So, the village is safe from that monstrous threat now?
yes. thanks to Robert we have peace. although some say on certain nights you can still hear the monster’s growls in the distance
Well, I suppose that adds a bit of mystery and intrigue to the village. Maybe I'll have to investigate those growls myself.
be careful if you do. there are rumors that the shapeshifter still lurks somewhere
Well, I'll be sure to keep my guard up. Thanks for the warning, FantasyRavine.
my pleasure. there’s also something else you should know about the village
What is it? I'm intrigued.
there’s a hidden treasure buried deep within the forest. no one has found it yet
A hidden treasure, you say? Now that's the kind of adventure I can't pass up!
would you like to help me find it?
Of course! Count me in, FantasyRavine. Let's uncover this treasure together.
let’s start by searching the old map i found
leans in closer, examining the old map This looks promising. We need to start by heading to the coordinates marked X.
let’s go. it’s about a day’s walk from here
standing up, adjusting his backpack Alright, let's get going then. We'll make sure to follow the map and keep an eye out for any clues.
following closely behind FantasyRavine, scanning the surroundings This path seems right. We're getting close.
look! there’s a stone marker up ahead
As they approach the stone marker, they realize it's covered in ancient runes
these are the coordinates. we need to decipher them
examining the ancient runes closely These symbols... they're a part of an old language.
i believe they’re giving us directions. the first set points west
nodding West, got it. Let's follow the path westward and see where it leads us.