#(text-colour:grey)[Dear Seeker,]
You are poised at the entrance to the Garden of Forking Paths, where each step forward is a choice that weaves the tapestry of your destiny. Let the Either Bunny guide you through this mystic maze, where reality and imagination merge, and every path taken reveals the boundless potential of your own journey.
Standing before you are towering gates, an imposing threshold that marks the boundary between the known and the realms of infinite possibility.
Through the gates, you can see a lush, verdant garden. The air is thick with the scent of blooming flowers and the distant sound of a flowing stream.
You catch a fleeting glimpse of the Either Bunny, its form shimmering between the shadows and light, an enigmatic harbinger of the wonders and challenges that lie beyond.
[[Open Gate|Garden]]
//NOTE: Clicking blue links will lead you on your journey through the game.//
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(set: $hasPitchFork to 0)
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(set: $hasFishFork to 0)You stand amidst the lush embrace of a verdant garden, where the potent aroma of blooming flowers intensifies and the gentle gurgling of a stream weaves through the trees.
Before you, four paths stretch into the dense embrace of foliage and shadow, each a silent invitation to the unknown. A palpable sense of anticipation fills the air, as though the garden itself breathes in wait of your decision.
[[Golden Path is scattered with straw.|Golden Path]]
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[[Musical Path has soft music playing in the distance.|Musical Path]]
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[[Stone Path has mossy stones leading into a ravine.|Stone Path]]
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(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 1)[The magnifying glass clears the mist.The fourth path's shimmering vale lifts.
[[Shimmering Path|Shimmering Path]]]
(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 0)[The fourth path is blocked by a shimmering vale.]
The Golden Path is scattered with straw and golden leaves, evoking the essence of autumn accompanied by a crisp breeze as you proceed. Your journey leads you to the entrance of a barn.
[[Barn Door|Barn]]
[[Return|Garden]]
As you venture further down the path, the music subtly intensifies. You emerge into a clearing where a wooden hut stands, the source of the music evidently within.
[[Wooden Hut|Wooden Hut]]
[[Return|Garden]] The stones tower above, cloaked in moss and carved with ancient runes. Your path culminates at a stone door, its surface chilling to the touch and bearing the weight of ages untold.
[[Enter the Door|Stone Room]]
[[Return to the Garden|Garden]]Beyond the shimmering veil, a path unfurls, weaving through an ethereal landscape that seems to hum with unseen energy.
It meanders gently towards a stream, its waters clear and inviting.
As you approach, the Either Bunny is glimpsed once more, its silhouette briefly outlined against the sparkling water, an elusive guardian of this tranquil haven.
[[Stream|Stream]]
[[Return|Garden]] The stone chamber is brimming with tomes that hold infinite tales; amidst them, one unfinished book lies upon the cold stone table.
[[Stone Table|Stone Table]]
[[Return|Stone Path]] The book is open to a page that seems unfinished:
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"I see that the worthy Hsi P'eng has troubled himself to see to relieving my solitude.
No doubt you want to see the garden?"
Recognizing the name of one of our consuls, I replied, somewhat taken aback.
"The garden?"
"The garden of forking paths."
Something stirred in my memory and I said, with incomprehensible assurance:
"The garden of my ancestor, Ts'ui Pen."
"Your ancestor? Your illustrious anc
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On the open book lies a red magnifying glass.
[[Magnifying Glass|Magnifying Glass]]
[[Return|Stone Room]]You take the magnifying glass.
There is an inscription on the edge:
#(text-colour:grey)["This lucky item allows you to see things that were previously invisible."]
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[[Return|Stone Table]] Upon opening the barn, you are greeted by towering stacks of hay bales.
(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 1)[The magnifying glass clears the mist. You notice a handle protruding from the midst of the hay.[[Handle|PitchFork]]]
(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 0)[It appears there is nothing of significance within the barn.]
[[Return|Golden Path]] You take the pitch fork.
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[[Return|Barn]] Upon entering the wooden hut, you are met with the sight of a pianola, its keys moving autonomously to fill the space with music.
Aside from this, the room is barren.
[[Pianola|Pianola]]
[[Return|Musical Path]] The pianola, unassuming in its appearance, stands as an ordinary fixture within the room, yet it commands attention as it skillfully plays.
(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 1)[The magnifying glass clears the mist. You notice a tuning fork lying atop a music stand.[[Tuning Fork|TuningFork]]]
(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 0)[There's a music stand, yet it stands out due to its peculiar emptiness.]
[[Return|Wooden Hut]] You pick up the tuning fork.
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[[Return|Wooden Hut]] The stream flows with serene grace, its surface a mirror to the dappled light filtering through the canopy above.
A single duck glides effortlessly across the water, its movements echoing a tranquility that pervades the air.
There's something curiously familiar about it, a whisper of recognition in the back of your mind. It's hard to pinpoint why, but the duck's presence evokes a sense of a bunny, perhaps in the way it navigates the stream—unhurried, with a purpose that seems both enigmatic and deliberate.
(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 1)[The magnifying glass clears the mist. You notice something glinting in the water.[[Glinting Object|FishFork]]]
(if: $hasMagnifyingGlass is 0)[You believed you glimpsed something beneath the water's surface, but upon closer inspection, there appears to be nothing there.]
(if: $hasFishFork is 1 and $hasTuningFork is 1 and $hasPitchFork is 1)[Adjacent to the stream, a doorway materializes as if from nowhere. You're certain it wasn't there moments ago, yet there it stands, silently beckoning to be opened. [[Ornate Door|Ornate Door]]]
(else:)[The Bunny hops out of the water and rushes past you back into the garden, muttering "Dear me, Dear me, my forks together should number three, Where could they be?" ]
[[Return|Shimmering Path]] You take the fish fork.
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[[Return|Stream]] The ornate door swings open to reveal a room that seems untouched by time, bathed in a soft, ethereal glow.
In the center, a sturdy wooden table commands the space, upon which lies an aged scroll, its edges frayed with the passage of years. The parchment radiates a subtle magic, promising the culmination of your quest.
This letter, sealed with a wax emblem that echoes the mysteries you've encountered, holds the final words of wisdom or enchantment you've been seeking. It's the end of your journey, a tangible piece of the adventure that has led you here, offering closure, insight, or perhaps the beginning of a new chapter altogether.
[[Magical Letter|Letter]]Dear Seeker,
Congratulations! You have navigated the twists and turns of the Garden of Forking Paths with wisdom, courage, and an unwavering spirit of adventure. Your journey through this labyrinth of choices and challenges has been nothing short of remarkable, leading you to the discovery of the ancient scroll that signifies your success. You have proven yourself as a true explorer of the unknown, a master of your destiny, and an inspiration to those who dare to dream and explore.
As one adventure draws to a close, another beckons on the horizon. Your next quest, beginning on Monday, April 1st (no jest!), will take you into the realms of insight and innovation, where the wisdom of the past meets the possibilities of the future. To embark on this journey, you are tasked with a quest of knowledge and sharing.
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Your Next Steps:
1. Visit the website:(link: "Click Here")[(goto-url: 'https://pmarchive.com/luck_and_the_entrepreneur.html')]
2. Delve into the depths of wisdom contained within and select a quote or insight that resonates with you, marking the beginning of your next adventure.
3. Share this wisdom with the world through a message on LinkedIn, crafted to inspire others to join in this journey of discovery and growth.
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LinkedIn Message Template:
🌟 I've just completed the first part of the Workcrafting Fork Hunt, and what a journey it has been! As we all navigate the paths of our professional and personal growth, I was reminded of the power of perspective, choice, and embracing the unknown. This quote from my adventure struck a chord with me:
"[Insert your favorite quote from the article here]"
You can explore the full insights here: https://pmarchive.com/luck_and_the_entrepreneur.html
I invite you to join me on this journey of exploration and discovery. Who knows what doors will open when we view our paths through the lens of curiosity and courage?
I'm tagging 5 incredible individuals to join the quest and share their insights: --Tag 5 connections--
Let's embark on this adventure together! #WorkcraftingForkHunt @Kes Sampanthar @Scott Wolfson
We eagerly await the insights you will share and the journeys you will inspire. May your path always be illuminated by the light of curiosity, and may your journey continue to be as enriching and enlightening as the quest you have just completed.
With heartfelt congratulations and anticipation for your next adventure,
--Your Name--