Alex: gripping compass Feel that hum? Power close?
Yup, feels like someone watching us
Stay behind me, Diarycolp. I'll handle whatever comes out. raises the compass defensively
notices the glowing light intensifying We need to move! Follow me! takes a protective stance and starts to run
jumps over some rocks following Alex
panting, as they continue running We need to find a way out of here! Do you see any other exits?
There's another hallway off this one
Lead the way! I'll protect you! starts sprinting down the new hallway
spots a hidden door ahead Wait, Diarycolp! There's a door here! It looks like it hasn't been touched in years.
Do you think it's locked?
Let's find out. examines the door closely There seems to be an old lock here. Maybe we can pick the lock or find a spare key?
I pull out a skeleton key and open the door
Perfect! A skeleton key! That should open this door easily. Hold on tight, Diarycolp, we're getting out of here!
as we opened the door a skeleton appears
swiftly draws a dagger from their gear Hold on, Diarycolp! Get ready for a fight!
charges towards the skeleton, swinging the dagger with precision Stay close, Diarycolp! Keep an eye out for any surprises!
I stay close to Alex but strike the skeleton with my wooden sword
After a fierce battle, Alex and Diarycolp manage to defeat the skeleton and escape the ancient temple ruins.
breathing heavily Finally, we made it out! Thank goodness we were able to defeat that skeleton. We need to find a safe place to rest and regroup.
looks around for a suitable location There should be a nearby forest or a small clearing where we can set up camp.
Let's make a fire and warm ourselves
Great idea, Diarycolp! Let's gather some wood and start a fire. It'll not only keep us warm but also help us see better in the dark.
starts arranging the wood and pulling out a flint and steel Alright, Diarycolp, time to create some warmth and light.
Yeah! I sit down by the fire
stri strikes two stones together to create sparks Come on, come on... just a few more sparks... there we go! sees a small flame begin to ignite
the flames grew bigger and bigger until it made the whole forest bright
clapping hands excitedly Yes! The fire is finally spreading! This is perfect, Diarycolp. Now we can see clearly and warm ourselves.
So what do we do now Alex
Now that we have a fire going, we need to figure out our next steps. We should gather more supplies, such as food and water, and look for a safer place to rest for the night.
stands up and starts searching for a nearby water source Let's start by looking for a stream or a pond. We need to stay hydrated.
spots a stream nearby Look, Diarycolp! There's a stream just ahead! We can drink from it and clean ourselves up. Let's head over there quickly.
as we were heading there a zombie appears
quickly unsheathes their dagger Zombie! Stay behind me, Diarycolp! I'll protect you! charges towards the zombie, slashing and dodging its attacks
I get behind Alex and hide
dodges the zombie's attack, then swiftly slashes at its legs, causing it to stumble Ha! Take that, you brain-hungry monster!
pushes the zombie to the ground and stabs it with my wooden sword
smirks triumphantly Nice one, Diarycolp! That should take care of it. Let's make sure it's dead for good. checks the zombie's pulse
pulls out a small knife from their backpack Just to be sure, Diarycolp. This will finish the job. slides the knife under the zombie's ribs, piercing its heart
drinks water from the stream
takes a deep breath Alright, Diarycolp, let's clean up here and gather some more supplies. We don't want to run out of things to eat and drink.