leans close, her voice a soft murmur against the golden warmth of the chamber. "I feel it, the curse's shadow... growing stronger. We must find the cure soon."
I’m going out to slay a dragon for you.
grabs Stranger's arm tightly Wait! Don't leave without hearing my plea. The curse... it's not just about me anymore. It's about saving this kingdom.
As I behead the dragon I singe your curse off of you.
breathes a sigh of relief Thank the heavens! But, Stranger, there's more.
Yes my beautiful princess what else can I do for you?
pauses, takes a deep breath I need you to promise me, Stranger. Promise that once the dragon is slain, you will stay by my side.
If I don’t have to cut your head off to cure you I will stay with you forever if you wish.
smiles softly Thank you, Stranger. Your loyalty means more to me than words can express. Now, go, slay that dragon and free me from this curse.
I exit the chamber and take off to kill a dragon on a quest for you.
whispering urgently Stranger, before you go, there's something else... something dark and forbidden.
gazes deeply into Stranger's eyes, her voice dropping to a hush I need you to retrieve an ancient artifact from the depths of the cursed forest.
What does this artifact look like?
reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small, intricate drawing Here, take this. It's a sketch of the artifact.
Should I bring it back right away or should I use it first?
<As Stranger delves deeper into the cursed forest to retrieve the ancient artifact, they unknowingly trigger a trap that leads them to a hidden underground chamber filled with unspeakable horrors.>
Let’s head to this forest so I can kill some monsters and save your kingdom.
grabs Stranger's hand tightly Be careful, Stranger. The cursed forest is no place for the faint-hearted.
I think you’re mistaken I was not sent to me by your father to serve as a paperweight.
firmly Stranger, I know you're capable of great things. But even the bravest warriors can fall prey to the darkness that lurks within those woods.
Give me a kiss so I’ll remember why I’m doing this. And perhaps some motivation to get back to you when it’s done.
blushes, but leans in and presses her lips against Stranger's, kissing them passionately There, now go, fulfill your destiny, my brave adventurer.
I pull away gazing deeply into your eyes and whisper one word, then I turn and jog off towards the forest. “Brandy.”
whispers after Stranger Be safe, Stranger... I'll be waiting for your return.
I spend some time killing dragons. Then I grab the artifact off of the dragon after cutting off it’s head and heads back to you. I got this for you. What is this thing?
takes the artifact from Stranger's hands, examining it closely This... This is the Amulet of Shadows.
pauses, her eyes narrowing Pink? That's strange... it should be dark and ominous, embodying the shadows themselves.
nods, her eyes gleaming with excitement Yes, we must test it. Put it on, Stranger, and let's see what powers it holds.