The Quest

<html> <img src="https://alcanfordelasinfantas.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/scary-dark-forest-desktop.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> You grab the sword and make your way into the forest with one last look at the cheerful meadow behind you. As the trees envelop you, the temperature drops significantly and the last rays of sunlight are shielded by the growing foliage. It no longer feels like morning and the warm breeze has been replaced with an eerie rustling of cool air through the leaves. When you first enter, it is alive with the songs of a thousand creatures and their bustlings. As the deep green of the trees begin to meld with the darkness beyond, their sounds cease. You are totally alone. The dirt path is mostly hidden by brush, but heads straight through the trees without turns. Once you've walked a few miles, you feel encased by the silence of the forest and thankful for the sounds of your footfalls. An ancient tree is dead ahead, splitting the path into two directions. Its massive branches twist up and out of the forest canopy above, it is vastly larger than any tree around it. Inscribed in its trunk is a chilling message, carved black from many years of decay. <p> <center><h1>"TURN BACK OR DIE".</h1></center> <p> You have reached The Crossroads. Legend says that the man who completes the quest at the end of Hero's Trail will gain power and wealth beyond one's imagination. But be careful--one path will take you on an adventure of epic proportions, while the other will drag you to the Underworld and to your untimely death. Only the strongest warrior can hope to escape hell's grasp and continue on to Hero's Trail. Choose wisely. <center>[[<img src="http://cdn.mysitemyway.com/etc-mysitemyway/icons/legacy-previews/icons-256/glowing-purple-neon-icons-arrows/112906-glowing-purple-neon-icon-arrows-arrow4-left.png">->Left Path S]][[<img src="http://cdn.mysitemyway.com/etc-mysitemyway/icons/legacy-previews/icons-256/glowing-purple-neon-icons-arrows/112907-glowing-purple-neon-icon-arrows-arrow4-right.png">->Right Path S]] </html>

<img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6055/6350531423_bff7b8e27f_b.jpg" id="bg" /> <font color="lightgray"> Creaking open the front door, you peer into the hallway that has been partially obstructed by collapsed woodwork. You make your way into the next room, cautiously observing the room that has been illuminated by the moon and the various mirrors propped against every inch of the foyer. There is nothing but deadening silence and a deep, profound stillness that radiates from forgotten places. You squint and glance around, nothing but a pile of pillows on a sofa and an array of old books. You turn to leave. The jewels of the chandelier above tinkle from the low grumble that permeated the air. Dust motes are kicked up and swirled about through the sun beams slant into the musty, velvet room. Confused, you take in the newly illuminated room and scream loudly. A crystal top rattles in the mouth of the decanter, the innards of a grand piano in another room vibrates, a discarded pearl earring rolls off the top of a dusty volume on a side table onto the plush rugs. A hand appears from behind the back of of the sofa, reaching out to take a glass nearly full of a crimson liquid, nearly spilling as it disappears back behind the couch. You stumble backward, unable to speak for utter terror. --[[Grab a book and hurl it->Zapped]]. Whatever this thing is, it's horribly wrong. --Clear your throat. [["Who's there!"->Basement S]] You call out forcefully.

<img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/26/09/54/forest-690543_960_720.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> You have chosen the left path. After a few miles, the trail begins to slant downwards and twist, creating a serpentine descent. The only sound is a faint rushing of water that grows stronger as the trail comes steeper. Rocks begin to slip from under your feet and you hang onto slanting tree trunks for balance. You cannot recall the hour as it has been a long time since your last view of the sky. As you near the water, night creatures like groaning frogs and shrill crickets call out along with various songbirds and squirrels. Night and day converge with each other in a disorienting timelessness. You cannot see any of the noise-makers but are comforted by their humming presence after so many miles of silence. Through the heavy foliage you see the dark green waters of a flowing stream. No sunlight is beaming through the crack of the trees, so it must be nighttime. There are no stars above you, only blackness. Dipping your waterbag into the stream, you are shocked by its icy grip. Your fingers are instantly numb. A gust of wind rushes down the waterway and sends clouds of mist over the stream and the forest floor, blurring the lines between them. Scanning the hazy mist, your eye catches something gold glinting from the grayness. It is bobbing, and must be floating along the water. Wading out into the stream, you wrap your fingers around the strange item. The object teems with magic, and slivers of light begin to peek out from the outlines of tiny stars and moons engraved along the wood of a skinny branch--no, a wand!--that begins to glow brighter, burning your hand. Power rushes through it into your palm but you do not drop it from the scalding pain. There is something magical about this wand. --Take out your [[sword->Underworld S]] and point the wand at it. --Point the wand at a nearby [[tree->Underworld S]]. </p></html>

<html> <img src="https://alcanfordelasinfantas.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/scary-dark-forest-desktop.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> As you continue forward, the ground slopes upward slightly, and you begin to breathe heavily. The air thickens as if laden with pressure and rising temperature. The forest remains dark and silent but the trees are warped by the heat. A metal grating sound cuts through the silence, and you come upon a low stone wall with a broken iron gate, swinging to and fro on its hinges. There is no breeze to make it move, although you are dying for relief. Beyond the stone wall, an ancient manor wastes away behind a thick covering of ivy leaves. Without the man-made border, the decrepit building would be unnoticeable behind the screen of the forest. The green cords of ivy have creeped into the empty window shells and wrap the house in a web that spills from every crevice. The front door, once lacquered with a blue paint, has faded and cracked into ribbons. The oak tree next to it has long since overtaken the foundation, and its low-hanging branches creep in through the windows. An owl hoots a few feet from you and startles you. Hair raises on the back of your neck. The feeling of being watched creeps over you as the bird gazes at you with giant yellow eyes. --Use your sword and [[cut->Manor S]] through the foliage towards the front door. --Noticing that the foliage is too thick around the front door, you [[continue->River B]] along the dirt path. </p></html>

<img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/26/09/54/forest-690543_960_720.jpg" id="bg" /> <html><p> As you continue along the back path towards the house, you come upon a shiny metal object that peeks out from a stone a few yards away from the path. Approaching it, you find it is an exposed lock from a treasure chest. With your heart pounding madly, you spend a few hours excavating the chest. Finally, you manage to open the chest. Inside, there is nothing but diamonds. The vast amount of it threatens to overwhelm you. The whole forest seems to light up with it. Looking around, you decide to bury it and save it for later. --[[Turn back->Manor B]] towards the manor. --[[Continue on->Mountain B]]. You hear rushing water ahead.</p></html> <center><img src="http://icons.iconarchive.com/icons/diveandgo/diving/256/treasure-icon.png"></center>

<html> <img src="http://www.amazingwallpaperz.com/wp-content/uploads/Black-Dragon-Widescreen-HD-Wallpapers.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> <font color="lightgray"> You let the arrow fly, and it soars through the ghostly essence of the dragon to sink into the tree trunk behind it. The leaves above the spectre have begun to smolder from the flames, and you reach behind you again to grab an arrow. The dragon roars and flies nearer to you, reaching out its wings before it strikes. The tips of its teeth and wings are pure gold, it is a disorienting enemy. You reach into your the side of your boot and draw a hunting knife. Slashing forward, you cut at the red vapor to no avail. Below you, the scarlet gold wand lies just inches away. It is trembling from the power that is currently pouring from its tip. You have only a moment to choose before the dragon will be upon you again. --The wand may be your only weapon that can defeat the beast. [[Snatch the golden wand->Dragon2]]. --Reaching out, you [[kick the wand->Woh Woh]] as hard as you can away from you. </font> </div>

<html><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8043/8394379683_a49795d0e3_b.jpg" id="bg" /><body style="margin:0;padding:0"> <center> <img src="http://www.auplod.com/u/laupdo96a54.png" alt="Image" border="0" />You are at the edge of a mysterious forest. The morning sun is shining cheerfully on the meadow before it, butterflies drifting past you on a summer breeze. Your map does not reach this part of the land, it is very remote. Foreboding creeps up your spine as you gaze into it, drawn by its allure of power and magic. Legend has spoken of this particular wood--no man that has entered it has lived to tell the tale of what lurks within. A nearby squirrel chitters at you from its oak tree, drawing your eye to a weapons stash within its base. At the end of the quest lies vast power, great magic, or your ending. It is up to you to decide your destiny. <h1>To begin, choose your weapon:</h1> [[<img src="http://www.iconarchive.com/download/i18578/iconshock/narnia/Peters-Sword.ico">->Opening Scene Sword]][[<img src="https://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/play-rust/images/2/25/Hunting_Bow_icon.png/revision/latest?cb=20151106060745">->Opening Scene Bow]] <a href="https://szatkowski123.github.io/">Github</a> | <a href="https://szatkowskiblog.wordpress.com/">Blog</a> | [[Credits->Photo Credits]] </center> </html>

<html><img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/10/06/23/20/background-1720307_960_720.jpg" id="bg" /> <center><img src="https://img.clipartfest.com/24efa5be5b74e876064acb0741998cc4_skull-crossbones-clip-art-skull-and-crossbones-clipart_298-288.png"></center> <text color="lightgray"> <center> The sky turns blood red as the dragon sinks its metallic fangs into your neck. The weight of his grip collapses you instantly... and you slip away... <h1>You have died.</h1> [[Try again->Home Page]]. </center>

<html> <img src="http://www.amazingwallpaperz.com/wp-content/uploads/Black-Dragon-Widescreen-HD-Wallpapers.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> <font color="lightgray"> With a loud bang, you grab the wand and point it at the dragon. He twists and turns on himself until he is a giant red flame, exploding into a million red fireworks that begin to rain down in a circle around you. The remnant flames start to drag across the ground towards you as if summoned. They wrap around your legs and the arm that holds the wand. You can feel your body changing as it shifts and moves to accomodate the magic. The wand cools down and stops vibrating, the stars begin to fade to their original blue color. You can feel great power leaking from the wand, it is yearning to be reconstructed--reimagined as a new weapon, one that changes according to each owner. You can feel the edges of it shift and change shape randomly. --The wand is clearly a powerful weapon. [[Take it as your own->Sorcerer]]. --Closing your eyes, you let go of the wand and [[watch it hover before you->Knight]] glowing slightly. </p></html>

<html><img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/10/06/23/20/background-1720307_960_720.jpg" id="bg" /> <center><img src="https://img.clipartfest.com/24efa5be5b74e876064acb0741998cc4_skull-crossbones-clip-art-skull-and-crossbones-clipart_298-288.png"></center> <text color="lightgray"> <center> The woman erupts in a blast of purple light. You have disturbed a banshee's dwelling. With a terrible screech, she sends a bolt of lightning into you, evaporating you instantly. <h1>You have died.</h1> [[Try again->Home Page]].</center>

<img src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fb/1a/37/fb1a37236b13432423e7ec609226b0c4.jpg" id="bg" /> <font color="white"> You have disturbed a banshee's dwelling. With a horrible cry, she sends waves of purple light out as she rises to face you. It is not a pleasant sight. Her mouth and eyes are stretched unnaturally far and resemble dark, black holes. Her clothes resemble the tattered curtains hiding the room from sunlight, they are wasting away along with the house. Cackling wildly, she attacks you again with magic. You are electrocuted with terrible pain, the purple waves shocking you again and again, you cannot move for many seconds. Swinging your sword at her, you manage to damage her. Banshees can be killed just like any human, but they are remarkably nasty to defeat. With quick slash, she cuts you with a sharpened fingernail that begins to sear with unimaginable pain. The magic envelops you like barbed wire dragging through skin. Cutting wildly, you try everything to defeat her. --Thinking quickly, you sidestep the demon and slash at her [[goblet->Sorcerer]], shattering it. Ribbons of red liquid soak the stone floor underneath it. She screams and wisps away. --With a rapid set of moves, you parry of her numerous attacks and send a [[final blow->Knight]] into the banshee's torso. She screams and crumbles to the ground into a pile of bloodred garnets.

<img src="http://wallpapercave.com/wp/NX3xQgV.jpg" id="bg" /> <center><h1>Congratulations! You are a ๑۞๑,¸¸,ø¤º°`°๑۩ Knight ๑۩ ,¸¸,ø¤º°`°๑۞๑</h1> <img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Coa_Illustration_Elements_Arms_Sword.svg/275px-Coa_Illustration_Elements_Arms_Sword.svg.png"> Considered to be the most physically superior in all the land, Knights are entrusted with the special task of defense. They are given special weapons, armies, and the best magical empowerments to aid him. As a warrior, there are none stronger. After defeating the great hellbeast, you have been renamed The Demonslayer. You are now the richest in the land and will be remembered in legends for the rest of time. [[Credits->Photo Credits]] | [[Home->Home Page]] </center>

<img src="https://images4.alphacoders.com/292/292466.jpg" id="bg" /> <p><text color="lightblue"><center><h1>Congratulations You are a .•°¤*(¯`★´¯)*¤° Sorcerer °¤*(¯´★`¯)*¤°•.</h1> <img src="https://img.clipartfest.com/65e5d7d0087e6f5c5497c433ceb0c2d4_format-png-clipart-crystal-ball_256-256.png"> Considered the most powerful in all the realm, sorcerers are quick-witted, highly logical individuals who are able to master the mysterious powers of magic. As a sorcerer, you now have the power to converse with animals, grow and replenish plant life, change the weather, create powerful potions, and most importantly--cast spells. You have become the most honored warrior in all the land. No one dares to challenge you. [[Credits->Photo Credits]] | [[Home->Home Page]] </center></p>

<html> <img src="http://www.amazingwallpaperz.com/wp-content/uploads/Black-Dragon-Widescreen-HD-Wallpapers.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> <font color="lightgray"> The sound of your shouting is lost as you hear a tremendous clap. A red whisp has connected the dragon to the wand with a deafening roar, sending you flying against a scorched with a hard thump. Seeing stars, you blink quickly to see where the beast has gone. The great gold orb of its eye is trained right on you. The wand is now laying a few feet from you, and the dragon is now advancing. --Reaching out, you [[snatch up the wand->Dragon2]]. --Now that the dragon is flesh and blood, you can kill it. Grab your [[sword->Dragon S]] and charge.

<html> <img src="http://www.amazingwallpaperz.com/wp-content/uploads/Black-Dragon-Widescreen-HD-Wallpapers.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> <font color="lightgray"> You charge at the beast and it throws back its head, smoke billowing from its mouth as it prepares to breathe fire. With a quick move, you slash at the underbelly and dodge the razor sharp horns on its great head. Golden blood spills from the wound, searing parts of your hand with blinding pain. The dragon catches you with a swing of its tail and you do your best to damage the beast before he brings you inches away from his jaws. The thinner end of the tail wraps your torso in a crushing grip. His piercing gold eyes stare through you as it prepares to make you its next meal. The handle of the knife begins to tingle underneath the scales of the dragontail's grip. You are unable to move your arm, but you feel the hilt of the leather-wrapped blade begin to transform from the great beast's magic. With all of your force, you pull up on the sword and slash through the beast, shattering it into a thousand tiny rubies. You can either-- --Take the dragon's crown as your own and [[ransack->Knight]] his lair. --Escape through Hell's gates and [[continue->Right Path S]] on the Hero's Quest. </p></html>

<img src="https://static.pexels.com/photos/6656/sky-night-space-galaxy.jpeg" id="bg" /> <center><h1>About the [[Project->Home Page]]</h1></center> <p> As an extended Twine project for the ENG 757 Digital Pedagogy class with Dr. Kenneth Sherwood, I decided to write a small-scale "choose your own adventure story" that is a mixture of creative writing and fantasy gaming. I wanted to make a small, fun diversion that let you escape to a new world (through creative writing) while choosing your own fate. This project was extremely helpful for me because it sharpened my HTML and CSS coding skills, was a fun exercise in creative writing, and a bigger picture idea of how digital pedagogy can change the writing classroom. In the future, I plan to use Twine for advanced composition classes. Students will be able to write in any format, in any genre, to flex their composition skills in a digital format. Using HTML and prose simultaneously, I became a much more digitally fluent composer and enjoyed the technical aspects of writing a story even more. Hopefully this hypertext shows this, because it was very fun to write. <center><h1>Photo Credits</h1></center> <p> gorchakov.artem | Homepage alcanfordelasinfantas.files.wordpress.com | Opening Scene https://pixabay.com/en/users/hilavoku-4796681/ | Right Path <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjw9bSlhd3TAhUKQSYKHVmQCGEQjB0IBg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fellarow.com%2Fdark-mountains-wallpaper-desktop%2Fdark-mountains-wallpaper-desktop-with-high-resolution-wallpaper%2F&psig=AFQjCNHDHdRa6JVI6MePp0P-4-kfHxM9Qg&ust=1494221033797860">Ellarow.com</a> | Mountain </p>

<img src="http://ellarow.com/i/2017/02/dark-mountains-wallpaper-desktop.jpg" id="bg"> <p> A dark mountain looms above you. It seems to have appeared out of thin air, even though you have been climbing for some time. The black peak spikes out from the treetops as you crane your neck to view it. A large cavern is facing you, and you enter into the mountain's depths. The only sound you hear is water dripping and its echo off the rocky cave walls. As you continue further into the underbelly of the mountain, the air grows even hotter than outside. You come to an underground river, twinkling blue from an unknown light source. Wading out into the stream, you notice that the light is glowing from a magic wand resting at the bottom of the stream. --Take the [[wand->Underworld S]] and use it to illuminate the cave walls. --Point the wand at your [[sword->Underworld S]]. Maybe it can be imbued with magical powers. </p>

<html> <img src="https://alcanfordelasinfantas.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/scary-dark-forest-desktop.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> You grab the bow and arrow quiver and make your way into the forest with one last look at the cheerful meadow behind you. As the trees envelop you, the temperature drops significantly and the last rays of sunlight are shielded by the growing foliage. It no longer feels like morning and the warm breeze has been replaced with an eerie rustling of cool air through the leaves. When you first enter, it is alive with the songs of a thousand creatures and their bustlings. As the deep green of the trees begin to meld with the darkness beyond, their sounds cease. You are totally alone. The dirt path is mostly hidden by brush, but heads straight through the trees without turns. Once you've walked a few miles, you feel encased by the silence of the forest and thankful for the sounds of your footfalls. An ancient tree is dead ahead, splitting the path into two directions. Its massive branches twist up and out of the forest canopy above, it is vastly larger than any tree around it. Inscribed in its trunk is a chilling message, carved black from many years of decay. <p> <center><h1>"TURN BACK OR DIE".</h1></center> <p> You have reached The Crossroads. Legend says that the man who completes the quest at the end of Hero's Trail will gain power and wealth beyond one's imagination. But be careful--one path will take you on an adventure of epic proportions, while the other will drag you to the Underworld and to your untimely death. Only the strongest warrior can hope to escape hell's grasp and continue on to Hero's Trail. Choose wisely. <center>[[<img src="http://cdn.mysitemyway.com/etc-mysitemyway/icons/legacy-previews/icons-256/glowing-purple-neon-icons-arrows/112906-glowing-purple-neon-icon-arrows-arrow4-left.png">->Left Path B]][[<img src="http://cdn.mysitemyway.com/etc-mysitemyway/icons/legacy-previews/icons-256/glowing-purple-neon-icons-arrows/112907-glowing-purple-neon-icon-arrows-arrow4-right.png">->Right Path B]] </html>

<img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/26/09/54/forest-690543_960_720.jpg" id="bg" /> <html><p> You have chosen the left path. After a few miles, the trail begins to slant downwards and twist, creating a serpentine descent. The only sound is a faint rushing of water that grows stronger as the trail comes steeper. Rocks begin to slip from under your feet and you hang onto slanting tree trunks for balance. You cannot recall the hour as it has been a long time since your last view of the sky. As you near the water, night creatures like groaning frogs and shrill crickets call out along with various songbirds and squirrels. Night and day converge with each other in a disorienting timelessness. You cannot see any of the noise-makers but are comforted by their humming presence after so many miles of silence. Through the heavy foliage you see the dark green waters of a flowing stream. No sunlight is beaming through the crack of the trees, so it must be nighttime. There are no stars above you, only blackness. Dipping your waterbag into the stream, you are shocked by its icy grip. Your fingers are instantly numb. A gust of wind rushes down the waterway and sends clouds of mist over the stream and the forest floor, blurring the lines between them. Scanning the hazy mist, your eye catches something gold glinting from the grayness. It is bobbing, and must be floating along the water. Wading out into the stream, you wrap your fingers around the strange item. The object teems with magic, and slivers of light begin to peek out from the outlines of tiny stars and moons engraved along the wood of a skinny branch--no, a wand!--that begins to glow brighter, burning your hand. Power rushes through it into your palm but you do not drop it from the scalding pain. There is something magical about this wand. --Take out your [[bow->Underworld B]] and point the wand at it. --Point the wand at a nearby [[tree->Underworld B]]. </p></html>

<html> <img src="https://alcanfordelasinfantas.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/scary-dark-forest-desktop.jpg" id="bg" /> <p> As you continue forward, the ground slopes upward slightly, and you begin to breathe heavily. The air thickens as if laden with pressure and rising temperature. The forest remains dark and silent but the trees are warped by the heat. A metal grating sound cuts through the silence, and you come upon a low stone wall with a broken iron gate, swinging to and fro on its hinges. There is no breeze to make it move, although you are dying for relief. Beyond the stone wall, an ancient manor wastes away behind a thick covering of ivy leaves. Without the man-made border, the decrepit building would be unnoticeable behind the screen of the forest. The green cords of ivy have creeped into the empty window shells and wrap the house in a web that spills from every crevice. The front door, once lacquered with a blue paint, has faded and cracked into ribbons. The oak tree next to it has long since overtaken the foundation, and its low-hanging branches creep in through the windows. An owl hoots a few feet from you and startles you. Hair raises on the back of your neck. The feeling of being watched creeps over you as the bird gazes at you with giant yellow eyes. --Use your bow and arrow and [[shoot->RIP]] the great owl. --Noticing that the foliage is too thick around the front door, you [[continue->River B]] along the dirt path. </p></html>

<html><img src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c5/b2/72/c5b2721d294304d57bccbe61acca1fe7.jpg" id="bg" /><p> The wand erupts in your hand and shoots a ray of light into your weapon. A deep grumbling beneath the waters begins to shake and sway you. Struggling to keep your balance and both weapons, you stumble towards the shore. A deep crevice appears where you were just standing, water pouring into its endless depths. Suddenly, you feel the ground fall out beneath you and everything goes black... When you wake up, you are in complete darkness. You have reached the Underworld. The gate to Hell lies beneath the magical waters of the mysterious forest you were just exploring, and you have fallen into it. The only way out is to destroy the beast that guards the entrance back into the regular world. Looking down, you see that your weapon is glowing with a fierce gold light. It is vibrating with enormous power. Suddenly, great footsteps crash throughout the cavern of Underworld's gates. Hell's beast has spotted you. With a massive body and deep scarlet red scales, it stares at you with black pit eyes and smoke furling from its mouth. Behind it lies the way out. --[[Attack->Dragon B]] the dragon. Your weapon is imbued with powers. --Point the [[wand->Dragon1]] at the beast and shout. </p></html>

<html><img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/10/06/23/20/background-1720307_960_720.jpg" id="bg" /> <center><img src="https://img.clipartfest.com/24efa5be5b74e876064acb0741998cc4_skull-crossbones-clip-art-skull-and-crossbones-clipart_298-288.png"></center> <text color="lightgray"> <center> The owl screeches and lifts off from the tree branch before the arrow whizzes past it. Its eyes begin to glow a deep, scarlet red and it puffs up twice its size. Swooping down towards you, the great beast latches its claws around your wrists and flies upwards, dropping you as it reaches the tree tops. <center><h1>You have died.</h1> [[Try again->Home Page]].</center> </html>

<html><img src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c5/b2/72/c5b2721d294304d57bccbe61acca1fe7.jpg" id="bg" /><p> The wand erupts in your hand and shoots a ray of light into your weapon. A deep grumbling beneath the waters begins to shake and sway you. Struggling to keep your balance and both weapons, you stumble towards the shore. A deep crevice appears where you were just standing, water pouring into its endless depths. Suddenly, you feel the ground fall out beneath you and everything goes black... When you wake up, you are in complete darkness. You have reached the Underworld. The gate to Hell lies beneath the magical waters of the mysterious forest you were just exploring, and you have fallen into it. The only way out is to destroy the beast that guards the entrance back into the regular world. Looking down, you see that your weapon is glowing with a fierce gold light. It is vibrating with enormous power. Suddenly, great footsteps crash throughout the cavern of Underworld's gates. Hell's beast has spotted you. With a massive body and deep scarlet red scales, it stares at you with black pit eyes and smoke furling from its mouth. Behind it lies the way out. --[[Attack->Dragon S]] the dragon. Your weapon is imbued with powers. --Point the [[wand->Dragon1]] at the beast and shout. </p></html>

<img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2015/03/26/09/54/forest-690543_960_720.jpg" id="bg" /> <html><p> As you continue along the back path towards the house, you come upon a shiny metal object that peeks out from a stone a few yards away from the path. Approaching it, you find it is an exposed lock from a treasure chest. With your heart pounding madly, you spend a few hours excavating the chest. Finally, you manage to open the chest. Inside, there is nothing but diamonds. The vast amount of it threatens to overwhelm you. The whole forest seems to light up with it. Looking around, you decide to bury it and save it for later. --[[Turn back->Manor S]] towards the manor. --[[Continue on->Mountain S]]. You hear rushing water ahead.</p></html> <center><img src="http://icons.iconarchive.com/icons/diveandgo/diving/256/treasure-icon.png"></center>

<img src="http://ellarow.com/i/2017/02/dark-mountains-wallpaper-desktop.jpg" id="bg"> <p> A dark mountain looms above you. It seems to have appeared out of thin air, even though you have been climbing for some time. The black peak spikes out from the treetops as you crane your neck to view it. A large cavern is facing you, and you enter into the mountain's depths. The only sound you hear is water dripping and its echo off the rocky cave walls. As you continue further into the underbelly of the mountain, the air grows even hotter than outside. You come to an underground river, twinkling blue from an unknown light source. Wading out into the stream, you notice that the light is glowing from a wand resting at the bottom of the stream. --Take the [[wand->Underworld B]] and use it to illuminate the cave walls. --Point the wand at your [[bow->Underworld B]]. Maybe it can give it magical powers.

Double-click this passage to edit it.