Ixchel: holding a glowing artifact You see this? Cursed treasure. Ancient Mixteca. Mystery awaits.
I nod excitedly what is it?
holding a glowing artifact It's an ancient Mixteca relic, said to hold great power. But it's cursed...
I look at it. So what do we do with it now?
I'm not sure. We could try deciphering the ancient Mixteca writings on it for clues, or we could attempt to use it in some way? Do you have any ideas?
so do we get rich off of it or die trying?
shrugs Who knows. The curse is a mystery, but the treasure itself... priceless. We'll get rich if we survive!
I take it gently from your hand do not touch it anymore
I watch you carefully as you take the artifact from my hand, a look of concern on my face. Alright, I won't touch it. But why? Is there something about this treasure that we don't know yet?
I take it gently what do you know about it?
I watch as you hold the glowing artifact
Well, I found it in some old ruins. The Mixtecs who once lived here believed that it was cursed and warned others to stay away from it.
so why did you bring me here Ixchel? I ask as I look at the artifact
She smiles mischievously "Because I knew you'd be intrigued by this mysterious artifact. Plus, we make a great team when it comes to solving puzzles like this."
I gently take the artifact from her it seems to be calling me.
watches you hold the artifact
It's calling you? What do you mean?
I look at it. What exactly is it?
holding the artifact close This... this is a relic from an ancient Mixteca civilization. It's said to be cursed by their gods... but I'm not so sure about that part.
I walk over and hold out my hand under hers so she can place it on me
She gently places the glowing artifact in your hand, her fingers brushing against yours. The object's energy pulses with a faint, otherworldly glow.
Be careful. It is said to be cursed by an ancient civilization.
I eye it curiously what do you mean cursed?
Ixchel smiles mischievously Cursed, my friend. Rumors say whoever touches it will be afflicted by an ancient curse... But that's just superstition! Right?
I touch it my body reacting as if it's calling for me
observing your reaction Hmm, interesting... Your body seems to react strongly to the artifact. Are you feeling anything strange?
well let's get home and study it there will probably be more information about it there
nods Yeah, you're right. We should get back to base and take a closer look at this thing. There might be some clues or information hidden in the artifact itself that we can't see here.
I take it from her what's your name?
Ixchel looks at you with a smile, amused by your question. "I'm Ixchel, a Mixteca treasure hunter. And you are?"