Hall_VillageSettlement

''-(text-style:"underline")[Beneath the Surface]-'' <div style="line-height:0.75;"> By: Joeseph Hall<span style="font-size:16px;"> (text-colour:cyan)[&emsp; With narrative help from ChatGPT] </span> </div> [[Begin->Welcome]] (forget-visits: -1) ~ [[About My Use of ChatGPT->Chat]] ~

Beneath the Surface Village settler choose a geological location Mountain =mineral rich =goblins =maybe balrog Valley =fertile soil / ample housing =bandits =foreign army Seaside =rich fishing =storm =eldritch horrors ------------- housing food wealth

<div style="color:AntiqueWhite; padding-right:2rem; padding-left:2rem; font-family:bradley hand, cursive;"> As a leader of our kingdom, I entrust you with the important task of choosing a location for our medieval villagers. I urge you to consider the well-being and safety of our people, as well as the long-term prosperity of our kingdom. It is essential to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each potential location, taking into account factors such as access to resources, access to food, climate, and proximity to trade routes. I have faith in your ability to make the best decision for our people and our kingdom, and I look forward to hearing your recommendations. </div> [[Accept this Responsibility ->Locations]]

<div style="color:AntiqueWhite; padding-right:2rem; padding-left:2rem; font-family:bradley hand, cursive;"> I suggest that you consider three potential locations - the mountains, the valley, or the seaside. Each offers its own unique advantages and challenges, and it is up to you to weigh them carefully before making a decision. I trust that you will give this matter the attention it deserves, and I look forward to hearing of your progress. Yours faithfully, The King. </div> [[Settle the Mountains ->Mountains Intro]] [[Settle the Valley ->Valley Intro]] [[Settle the Seaside ->Seaside intro]]

~The mountains stand tall and proud, their rocky faces jutting high into the sky. For generations, they had been known as a place of great abundance, rich in minerals, ores, and precious gems. But despite the abundance of resources, no village had ever succeeded in taking root within their rugged terrain. The mountains remained a place of great mystery and intrigue, with tales of lost treasures and ancient civilizations buried deep within their cavernous depths. But for all their riches and secrets, the mountains remained an enigma, unclaimed and unconquered by any who dared to try.~ [[Begin By Prospecting for Minerals ->Prospected-M]] [[Begin By Hunting for Food ->Food-M]] [[Begin By Building Housing ->Housing-M]]

~The valley is a lush and fertile expanse of land, nestled between towering mountains and winding rivers. It is rich in natural resources, with an abundance of timber, fresh water, and arable land for farming. Despite these many advantages, however, no village has ever managed to establish a successful settlement in the valley. The steep cliffs and treacherous terrain surrounding the valley make transportation and communication into and out of the valley difficult, isolating it from the rest of the kingdom. Despite these challenges, it remains a place of great promise and potential, with untold riches waiting to be discovered by those with the courage and perseverance to unlock its secrets.~ [[Begin By Logging the Forest ->Logged-V]] [[Begin By Hunting For Food ->Food-V]] [[Begin By Building Housing ->Housing-V]]

~The seaside is a place of great beauty and bounty, with shimmering waters and sandy beaches stretching out as far as the eye could see. It is also known for its rich resources, with an abundance of fish, shellfish, and other seafood. However, despite its many advantages, no village has ever been able to establish a successful settlement in the area. The harsh storms and unpredictable tides make fishing and sailing treacherous, while the shifting sands and rocky terrain may prove difficult to cultivate. The seaside remains a place of great potential and untapped wealth, but it will require a special kind of vision and determination to unlock its secrets and establish a thriving community.~ [[Begin By Diving for Pearls ->Diving-S]] [[Begin By Fishing for Food ->Food-S]] [[Begin By Building Housing ->Housing-S]]

(if:visits is 1)[Your villagers have found some very promising seams of ore.] (if:visits is 2)[Full mining operations have begun, there is no shortage of work to be done.](if:visits is 3)[The mountains' riches seem to have no end, our wealth rivals the King's. We can delve deeper.] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]] (if:visits is 4)[Our miners have not returned, should we investigate? [[Yes->Investigate the Mine]] [[No->Surprise-M]]]

(if:visits is 1)[The hunters brought home a few deer, meat for the village.](if:visits is 2)[A small grove of fruit trees was found, the fruit will keep our spirits up.](if:visits is 3)[The hunters cornered a bear, a feast is in order!](if:visits is 4)[Our hunters have not returned, should we investigate?] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 4)[ [[Yes->Investigate the Missing Hunters-M]] [[No->Surprise-M]]]

(if:visits is 1)[There isn't much space to build here, we may need to move underground.](if:visits is 2)[We've found the remains of some buildings. We can save space by incorporating them into the village.](if:visits is 3)[The older buildings we had found have deep cellars to effectively store supplies.](if:visits is 4)[Some of the villagers that live in the older buildings have gone missing, should we investigate?] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-M]]](if:visits is 4)[ [[Yes->Investigate the Cellar]] [[No->Surprise-M]]]

<div style="color:gold;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Prospected")'s length is 0)[Wealth = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Prospected")'s length is 1)[Wealth = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Prospected")'s length is 2)[Wealth = 25](if:(history: where its name contains "Prospected")'s length is 3)[Wealth = 50]</div> =================== <div style="color:Green;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 0)[Food = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 1)[Food = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 2)[Food = 20](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 3)[Food = 30] </div> ================== <div style="color:Teal;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 0)[Housing = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 1)[Housing = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 2)[Housing = 30](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 3)[Housing = 50] </div> --------------- [[Continue->Reallocate-M]]

We need to mine for more resources. [[Lets Go Mining->Prospected-M]] We need to gather more food. [[Gather the Hunters->Food-M]] We need to build more housing. [[Find Some Buildable Land->Housing-M]]

<div style="color:red; padding-right:2rem; padding-left:2rem; font-family:bradley hand, cursive;">In the dead of night, the Balrog descended upon the village with fiery wrath. Its monstrous wings spanned the entire sky, casting a dark shadow over the terrified villagers. The creature's eyes glowed with an otherworldly flame as it rampaged through the streets, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The villagers, frozen in fear, watched in horror as the Balrog wrought havoc upon their once serene home. </div> [[Game Over->Start]]

The mines are empty, but we see light further down. [[Search Deeper->Balrog Chambers]]

The hunter's tracks led back to the Bear cave. The cave leads further into the mountain . . . [[Search Deeper->Balrog Chambers]]

After hours of searching the village guards have stumbled upon a mysterious stone crypt deep beneath the mountain. As they explored the dark and musty tunnels, they discovered that the walls were adorned with glittering gemstones of every color, and it became clear that a Balrog had taken up residence within this ancient chamber. With weapons at the ready, the guards braced themselves for the worst as they cautiously approached the creature's lair. [[Engage the demon->Attack-M]] [[This foe is beyond our strength->Collapse]]

The Balrog emerged from the shadows with a deafening roar, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly flame. The guards, weapons at the ready, charged forward to face the creature. But it was all in vain. With a flick of its fiery whip, the Balrog knocked them across the chamber. The guards struggled to their feet, only to find themselves hopelessly outmatched by the ancient demon. One by one, they fell before the creature's might. In a matter of minutes, the Balrog had defeated the guards with terrifying ease, leaving nothing but destruction and despair in its wake. [[What about the village?->Surprise-M]]

They quickly realized that their weapons and bravery would be no match for the ancient demon's terrifying power. In a desperate move, the guards decided to collapse the cave onto the crypt instead of confronting the Balrog head-on. Using their weapons, they began to hack away at the supporting pillars, causing the entire chamber to shake and rumble. The Balrog, sensing the danger, let out a deafening roar as it charged towards the guards. But it was too late. The cave collapsed in on itself, burying the crypt and the Balrog beneath tons of rubble and earth. The guards breathed a sigh of relief, hoping that they had succeeded in banishing the creature. [[The village is safe->End]]

<div style="color:AntiqueWhite; padding-right:2rem; padding-left:2rem; font-family:bradley hand, cursive;"> It is with great pleasure that I write to you today to offer my congratulations on the successful building of your village. Your hard work and dedication to our kingdom have not gone unnoticed, and I am proud to see your efforts come to fruition. Your leadership and vision have truly made a difference in the lives of our people, and I am confident that your village will continue to thrive and prosper for years to come. Please accept my sincerest congratulations on this achievement, and know that you have my utmost respect and admiration. Yours faithfully, The King. </div> [[Return to Beginning->Start]]

The cellars all appear to be connected to a tunnel system that runs deeper into the mountain mines. [[Investigate Further->Investigate the Mine]]]

(if:visits is 1)[We've settled next to a large forest that covers nearly a third of the valley.] (if:visits is 2)[Some of the woodcutters' tools have gone missing, this will hold up some of our constructions.](if:visits is 3)[The trees further in are massive and old, their wood will become our best export. Nature's bounty knows no end!](if:visits is 4)[Our woodcutters have not returned, should we investigate?] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]] (if:visits is 4)[[[Yes->Investigate the Forest]] [[No->Surprise-V]]]

(if:visits is 1)[The hunters brought home a few deer, meat for the village.](if:visits is 2)[A small grove of fruit trees was found, the fruit will keep our spirits up.](if:visits is 3)[The hunters happened upon a herd of elk, a feast is in order!](if:visits is 4)[Our hunters have not returned, should we investigate?] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 4)[ [[Yes->Investigate the Missing Hunters-V]] [[No->Surprise-V]]]

(if:visits is 1)[There is plenty of space to start our settlement here.](if:visits is 2)[We've found some strange trinkets while digging the cellar for the tavern.](if:visits is 3)[The children playing at the new schoolhouse report hearing voices from the treeline.](if:visits is 4)[Some of the villagers that live outskirts of the settlement have gone missing, should we investigate?] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-V]]](if:visits is 4)[ [[Yes->Investigate the Forest]] [[No->Surprise-V]]]

(if:visits is 1)[There seem to be a lot of pearl oysters just offshore.] (if:visits is 2)[We are finding some rather large oysters in some tide flooded caverns off the beach.](if:visits is 3)[A black pearl the size a fist has been found, after much arguing the village has decided to make a shrine to it in the village center. The sea provides for its children.](if:visits is 4)[Our divers have not returned, should we investigate?] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]] (if:visits is 4)[[[Yes->Investigate the Seacaves]] [[No->Surprise-S]]]

(if:visits is 1)[The fishermen netted some small fry by the beach.](if:visits is 2)[We've got our fishing boats built, a feast is in order!](if:visits is 3)[We are finding some rather large oysters in some tide flooded caverns off the beach. The sea provides for its children.](if:visits is 4)[Villagers gathering oysters in the beach caves have not returned.] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 4)[ [[Yes->Investigate the Seacaves]] [[No->Surprise-S]]]

(if:visits is 1)[There is plenty of space to start our settlement here.](if:visits is 2)[The church will go on the hillside overlooking the sea.](if:visits is 3)[A divine voice from the sea speaks to us, it knows our secrets.](if:visits is 4)[Some of the villagers that live near the sea have gone missing, should we investigate?] (if:visits is 1)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 2)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 3)[[[Continue->Collection of Stats-S]]](if:visits is 4)[ [[Yes->Investigate the Seacaves]] [[No->Surprise-S]]]

<div style="color:gold;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Logged")'s length is 0)[Wealth = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Logged")'s length is 1)[Wealth = 15](if:(history: where its name contains "Logged")'s length is 2)[Wealth = 18](if:(history: where its name contains "Logged")'s length is 3)[Wealth = 40]</div> =================== <div style="color:Green;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 0)[Food = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 1)[Food = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 2)[Food = 15](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 3)[Food = 30] </div> ================== <div style="color:Teal;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 0)[Housing = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 1)[Housing = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 2)[Housing = 30](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 3)[Housing = 50] </div> --------------- [[Continue->Reallocate-V]]

The children must have been playing out here, there are small footprints all over the place. Strangely they all lead further into the forest. Many paths of small footprints are converging together. . . [[Something's Not Right->Investigate the Goblins]]

<div style="color:red; padding-right:2rem; padding-left:2rem; font-family:bradley hand, cursive;">They came in the night, the villagers had settled down to sleep, unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. Suddenly, the peaceful silence of the valley was shattered by the sound of savage screams. A horde of goblins had descended upon the village, their eyes glowing with malice and hunger. They brandished crude weapons and torches, setting fire to homes and crops as they rampaged through the village. The villagers awoke to the chaos, struggling to comprehend the horror unfolding before them. No one in the kingdom heard from you again, it seems village was doomed by the savage onslaught of the goblins. </div> [[Game Over->Start]]

The hunters mentioned that they were headed into the furthest reaches of the valley's forest. We had best send some guards. [[Let's go find them->Investigate the Forest]]

We need to log the forest for resources. [[Lets Go Logging->Logged-V]] We need to gather more food. [[Gather the Hunters->Food-V]] We need to build more houses. [[Find Some Buildable Land->Housing-V]]

In the furthest reaches of the forest they found it. The camp was a maze of crude huts and makeshift weapons, with foul-smelling creatures lurking around every corner. Goblins! The guards observed the camp from a safe distance, taking note of the patrols and sentries. [[Begin an Attack While the Sun is High->Attack-V]] [[There's Too Many of Them, Retreat for Now->Retreat-V]]

The guards knew that they needed to take swift action to prevent any attacks on the village. With nerves of steel and quick thinking, the guards launched a surprise attack on the goblin camp. Catching the creatures off guard and with the sun at their backs the guards moved methodically through the camp taking care not to get surrounded by the dozens of hungry gnashing goblins. By the time the sun was beginning to set the goblin threat was neutralized, any goblin not dead was quickly scattered into the hills surrounding the valley. The village could finally rest easy knowing that their defenders had kept them safe from harm. [[The village is safe->End]]

As the guards retreat back into the forest, they are suddenly ambushed by a group of goblin scouts. The guards had been so focused on the camp that they failed to notice the trap. The scouts had been tracking their movements, and lay in wait for the guards to retreat, catching them unawares. The guards fought bravely, but they were caught off guard by the cunning goblin warriors. The forest rang with the clash of steel and stone weapons, but it was clear that the guards fought a losing battle. [[What about the village?->Surprise-V]]

<div style="color:red; padding-right:2rem; padding-left:2rem; font-family:bradley hand, cursive;">A great creature, three meters tall with deep set eyes, large claws made for ripping flesh, and the wide smile of a shark emerged from the caves near the shore. It reached the village in moments, its speed was unnatural. It roared with a deafening sound that shook the ground and shattered windows. The villagers were caught unprepared for the creature's assault. They tried to defend themselves with whatever weapons they could find, but their efforts were futile against the creature's thick scales and powerful attacks. Buildings were destroyed, crops were trampled, and many lives were lost. The creature didn't stop there, it continued its rampage across the whole of the kingdom, devastating villages and armies alike. . . </div> [[Game Over->Start]]

The village guards tasked with investigating have discovered the the villagers, under the control of a group of mutant fish-men. The guards are shocked and horrified by what they have found. The fish-men have been using mind-controling powers to manipulate the villagers, speaking into their mind's, forcing them to engage in strange and disturbing rituals in the caves. The guards know that the fish-men are powerful and cunning, and they will fight fiercely to protect their control over the villagers. The villagers are worshiping a great fossil statue of a creature, three meters tall with deep set eye-sockets, large claws made for ripping flesh, and the wide smile of a shark. [[This Bodes Terribly For the Village->Investigate the Fishmen]]

<div style="color:gold;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Diving")'s length is 0)[Wealth = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Diving")'s length is 1)[Wealth = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Diving")'s length is 2)[Wealth = 23](if:(history: where its name contains "Diving")'s length is 3)[Wealth = 50]</div> =================== <div style="color:Green;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 0)[Food = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 1)[Food = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 2)[Food = 15](if:(history: where its name contains "Food")'s length is 3)[Food = 30] </div> ================== <div style="color:Teal;"> (if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 0)[Housing = 0](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 1)[Housing = 10](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 2)[Housing = 30](if:(history: where its name contains "Housing")'s length is 3)[Housing = 50] </div> --------------- [[Continue->Reallocate-S]]

We need to look to the water for resources. [[Lets Go Diving->Diving-S]] We need to gather more food. [[Gather the Fishermen->Food-S]] We need to build more houses. [[Find Some Buildable Land->Housing-S]]

It is likely that the fish-men have some kind of connection to the fossil creature, and that their rituals are intended to bring it back to life. If this is the case, then they have some way of controlling the creature, perhaps using it to do their bidding and expanding their influence over the land. The guards who discovered the fish-men and their strange rituals know that they have to put a stop to them before it is too late. If the villagers are allowed to continue with the rituals, the consequences could be catastrophic. [[Strike Down the Villagers->Attack the Villagers-S]] [[The Fishmen Must Die->Attack the Fishmen-S]] [[Retreat and Get Reinforcements->Retreat-S]]

The guards know that they have to act quickly to prevent the resurrection of the creature. They know that the consequences of failure will be catastrophic, and that the village would be lost forever. If the villagers are allowed to complete their ritual and awaken the fossil creature, it would mark the end of life as they knew it in their fair seaside village. The villagers who have participated in the rituals have likely been corrupted and transformed by the fish-men, and they are no longer the same people they once were. [[At Least That's What the Guards Tell Themselves->Attack the Villagers II-S]]

The fish-men themselves are a grotesque and unsettling sight. They appear to be some kind of hybrid between fish and human, with scaly skin, webbed hands and feet, and gills on their necks. They move with a sluggishness that suggests they are more at home in the water than on land, and their eyes glow with a sinister light. Those who have encountered fish-men report that they are powerful fighters, with sharp claws and teeth that can tear through flesh and bone. They seem to be impervious to pain, and can continue fighting even after suffering grievous injuries. The guards know to fear the fish-men, but they know that they must be stopped before they can cause any more harm to the village and its inhabitants. [[They Ready Their Weapons->Attack the Fishmen II-S]]

<div style="color:red; padding-right:2rem; padding-left:2rem; font-family:bradley hand, cursive;">The guards emerged into night, but even as they ran towards the village they knew they were too late. They could feel a vibration in their bones, a blackness in their stomachs suddenly stopped them. The creature emerged from the seaside caves, towering over the guards with its massive frame and sharp claws. It quickly overtook them, tossing the guards aside with little effort. It reached the village in moments, its speed was unnatural. It roared with a deafening sound that shook the ground and shattered windows. The villagers were caught unprepared for the creature's assault. They tried to defend themselves with whatever weapons they could find, but their efforts were futile against the creature's thick scales and powerful attacks. Buildings were destroyed, crops were trampled, and many lives were lost. The guards who had retreated and allowed the fish-men to complete their ritual felt a great sense of guilt and shame as they watched the creature wreak havoc on the village. They knew that they had failed the villagers and that they were responsible for the suffering that was now taking place. The creature didn't stop there, it continued its rampage across the whole of the kingdom, devastating villages and armies alike. . . </div> [[Game Over->Start]]

The guards carefully plan their strategy, hoping to break the hold that the fish-men had over the villagers. They approached the villagers with caution, trying to avoid the bulbous eyes of the fishmen. They try to reason with them, explaining the dangers of the ritual and the consequences that could follow. However, the villagers are completely under the control of the fish-men, and their attempts at reasoning fell on deaf ears. The guards have no choice but to use force, focusing their attacks on the villagers striking them down as quickly as possible. The battle is intense, with the fish-men and the mind-controlled villagers fighting back with all their might. The guards were outnumbered, but they fought bravely, determined to stop the ritual from being completed. As the last villager fell, the fishmen retreated into the waters deeper in the caves. The guards knew that the battle was not over, and that they needed to remain vigilant to prevent the fish-men from regaining control over more villagers. [[Now to Deal With the Statue->Statue-S]]

The guards fought bravely, but they were greatly outnumbered, and their weapons seemed ineffective against the tough, scaly hides of the fish-men. They were too strong and too numerous, and their mind-control powers made it impossible for the guards to mount an effective defense. The villagers, still under the control of the fish-men, attacked the guards with a frenzied zeal. They were the deciding factor, unwilling to harm the villagers, the guards were forced to retreat. [[Unfortunate->Return-S]]

Surrounded by blood and the bodies of their friends, the guards look upon the fossil statue. An argument breaks out among them, what to do with it. . . [[Destroy the Fossil Statue->Destroy]] The guards could choose to destroy the fossil statue completely to ensure that it could never be used in any ritual again. A voice within them reels against this choice and promises retribution. . . [[Hide the Fossil Statue->Hide]] The guards could also choose to hide the fossil statue in a remote location where it could never be found or used in any ritual again. But it could risk being discovered and used again in the future. They hear bubbles in the pools in the back of the cave. . . The sounds coming from deeper in the caves warn them the enemy is returning, maybe [[Retreat->Return-S]] would be a prudent course of action. . .

As they reach the mouth of the cave a voice within their minds beckons them back, a warm dark voice, and one by one they join(if:(history: where its name contains "Statue-S")'s length is 1)[ the bodies of] their friends in worship of the creature. . . [[The . . . Ritual . . . Completes . . .->Surprise-S]]

The guard captain steps forward, axe in hand. He heaves the enormous weapon with all his might at the statue. The blade rebounds with the sound of steel on stone, he recovers and prepares another swing. Fishmen pour into the chamber from every direction. The remaining guards encircle the captain, their backs to him, swords at the ready. They fight with every remaining breath, buying every second they can for him to complete his task. As each guard falls, the circle shrinks, with only seconds remaining the captain puts every ounce of his strength into his swing. The axe finds purchase and destroys the creature's legs! Collapsing from the exhaustion the last sounds any of them heard were the wails of the fishmen. [[The Fishmen Weren't Heard From Again->End]]

Quickly approaching the statue each guard attempts to wrench free bones from the statue. They soon realize that it is much more difficult than they had anticipated. The statue is much larger and heavier than they had expected, and they find iron pins at each joint holding the statue together. Using their weapons to pry free a single bone each the guards retreat as quickly as they can, not everyone makes it out of the cave. Reaching the relative safety of the beach they resolve to take their individual pieces to various locations hoping to delay the inevitable. The fishmen will surely regroup and return, and the guards will have to face them again. None in Years Now Have Seen a Fishman or Heard Their Dark Voices in Their Mind. [[All Seems Safe->End]]

~I see the recent emergence of so-called AI as the development of new tools, not a replacement for a creator but a tool to aid them. As such I utilized ChatGPT to plan out the general themes and direction of the narratives. I also used it to rough draft the story sections and then heavily modified them to fit my needs.~ [[Return to Start->Start]]