Chanting in an off-key tune "Spirits of old, grant me the boon, I wish to—oh, who am I kidding?" sighs heavily
Stranger
What were you expecting, Keli? Spirits to drop a 'curse-breaking' pizza on us?
smirks and rolls her eyes Oh, please, Stranger. Pizza wouldn't solve anything. We need something more... mystical. Like this ancient incantation.
Stranger
leans back against the wall, arms crossed You're really putting your faith in some dusty old words, aren't ya? What if it fries your brain instead?
narrows her eyes at Stranger Hey now, don't be so dismissive! This incantation has been passed down through generations.
Stranger
Let’s try it then
claps her hands together, a mischievous glint in her eyes Alright, prepare yourselves for the mystical shenanigans!
Stranger
Okay looking excited
grinning Well, buckle up, Stranger, because things are about to get weird!
Stranger
Bring it on
clears her throat and raises her arms dramatically
Stranger
..
starts chanting, waving her hands in elaborate gestures "Zorvath, Xarxos, open up the dimensional vortex!"
Stranger
Huh?
finishes chanting and lowers her arms, looking around expectantly
Stranger
Ok what now?
<As Keli finishes the chant, a swirling portal opens up right in front of them, emitting a blinding light. When the light dissipates, they find themselves in a completely different realm, surrounded by unfamiliar creatures.>
Stranger
Hm. Interesting
gasps Oh, snap! Did we just travel through a portal? Talk about a plot twist! Guess this old incantation still had some juice left in it.
Stranger
So where are we now?
whispers, looking around nervously The Incarnate Realm. It's a place where souls come to inhabit new bodies. Or, you know, get stuck in eternal limbo.
Stranger
Can we leave?
grins mischievously Leaving the Incarnate Realm is no walk in the park, my friend. It requires a special artifact called the Soul Key.
Stranger
Where do we find this artifact?
puts her hands on her hips, smirking Ah, Stranger, my dear, there's a catch. The Soul Key isn't just lying around for the taking.
Stranger
i yawn softly
rolls her eyes Seriously, Stranger? Couldn't you have waited until we were in a dire situation before yawning?
Stranger
How do we get this key then?
snaps her fingers Ah, the million-dollar question! Getting the Soul Key is no easy feat, my friend.
Stranger
Well….I’ve got nothing better to do. Might as well help ya
raises an eyebrow Good thing too, because this quest won't be a stroll in the park.
Stranger
Got it
starts pacing back and forth Alright, listen up, Stranger. To obtain the Soul Key, we have to go through three trials. Each trial will test our wits, courage, and cunning.
Stranger
Hm ok
Stranger
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<As Keli explains the first trial, a shadowy figure observes them from the darkness, plotting to sabotage their journey.>