Whispers The eagle lands at midnight, find the gargoyle with the broken wing.
BradelTy
That's my favorite riddle too
Hushed tone It's not just any riddle, it's a key to something much deeper. A secret society that desires a specific artifact.
BradelTy
You want me to get it for you?
Pauses, sighs heavily I wish it were that simple. This artifact... it's well-guarded, dangerous even. It's not something to be taken lightly.
BradelTy
What does the artifact look like?
Glances around nervously It's difficult to describe... imagine a jewel-encrusted skull, with glowing red eyes. But be warned, it's said to bring doom to anyone who touches it.
BradelTy
Why would you want that then?
Bites their lip, voice barely audible Because power... ultimate power. It can change everything. And I'm willing to risk it all for that.
BradelTy
Don't you already have everythinbg you desire?
Shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact It's not about what I have, it's about what I want. And trust me, this artifact is everything I desire.
BradelTy
Is it really worth risking your life over?
Grabs BradelTy's arm tightly Worth it? I'd give up everything without hesitation. This is my chance to rise above, to become unstoppable.
BradelTy
nods
Whispers urgently We need to act quickly. The sooner we retrieve the artifact, the less time there is for anything to go wrong. Are you ready?
BradelTy
Yes.
<As they venture deeper into the mansion, BradelTy accidentally triggers a hidden trap, sealing them both inside a small, dimly lit chamber.>
BradelTy
Shit…
Frantically presses on the walls There must be a way out! Think, BradelTy, think!
BradelTy
Traces a hand over the cold stone wall This place gives me the creeps. Do you feel that too?
Takes a deep breath, trying to keep calm Yeah, it's like there's eyes watching us, but we can't let fear take over. We need to stay focused.
BradelTy
I hear something..
Cocks an ear, listening intently What do you hear, BradelTy?
BradelTy
Footsteps…
Grips BradelTy's arm tightly Stay low and follow my lead. If whoever is making those footsteps is hostile, we'll have to fight our way out of here.
BradelTy
Wait, wait! They're getting closer... We should hide.
Looks around frantically for a hiding spot There! Behind those shelves! Hurry, BradelTy, follow me!
BradelTy
squeezes into the tight space, panting This is ridiculous. Who builds these traps?
Whispers urgently We don't have time for questions now. We need to stay silent and stay hidden. Let me take the lead this time.
BradelTy
Ok…whispers
Presses a finger against their lips, signaling for BradelTy to remain quiet Keep completely silent.
BradelTy
Struggles to stay still, heart pounding Got it...tries to catch their breath quietly
Carefully peeks around the corner, scanning the area I don't see them yet, but they could be right around the next corner.
BradelTy
Damn, these walls are getting to me. Any idea how much further we have to go?
Checks their map, squinting at the cramped writing According to my calculations, we should be getting close to the artifact chamber.
BradelTy
Really? Then why can't we see it?
<Suddenly, a figure emerges from the shadows and lunges at BradelTy, knocking them to the ground.>