ESCAPE: A Noble Tale Gold

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"Hey." "Wake up!" A loud banging rings out in the darkness around you. A steady drip of water splashes next to your ear. "Wake up already!" Your eyes flutter open to reveal a dimly lit dungeon. The iron bars coated in rust and mold. A man leans against the bars of the cell across from yours naked as the day he was born. "Bout damn time, you twat." [[How did I get here?]] [[Who are you?]] (if: $strength <= 2)[(go-to: "Game Over A")]

"Names Thomas Baker and the guards dragged you down here. They said something bout you lyin' to the king. Mentioned something about defacing some statue of 'im. Damn wankers gave you a right 'ol beatin as well. See for yourself." The naked man throws a small mirror into your cell. [[Look at yourself]] (set: $PlayerHasMirror to true)

"Names Thomas Baker." He stretches wide with a large yawn. "And you, my friend, have seen much better days. Guards ruffed you up after you decided to drunkenly spout words of treason at the castle gates. See for yourself. "He tosses you a mirror. [[Look at yourself]] (set: $PlayerHasMirror to true)

You hold the mirror up to your face that is covered in cuts and bruises but through it all you can tell that you are... (link:"Male")[(set:$gender to "Male")(go-to: "Male Passage")] (link:"Female")[(set:$gender to "Female")(go-to: "Female Passage")] (link:"Unrecognizable")[(set:$gender to "Unrecognizable")(go-to: "Unknown Passage")]

Male. Your body is sore and a long cut runs down your chest. You lay naked in your cell just as the other man does. "Hey, buddy. You gonna give that back?" [[Give the mirror back]] [[Persuade: Maybe I could hold onto it.]] [[Shatter the mirror]]

Female. Your body is sore and a long cut runs down your side. Your hair is spread across the floor in a small puddle of blood. "Hey, missy. You gonna give that back?" [[Give the mirror back]] [[Persuade: Maybe I could hold onto it.]] [[Shatter the mirror]]

(if: $strength >= 10)[You toss the mirror back and Thomas catches it between his palms. A guard comes down the hall and taps on your cell. His armor gleams off the small sliver of light from your cell's window. "What do you think you're doing talking to that piece of trash?" "Shut up, wanker" Thomas yells. "I ain't no trash. Twas a noble before you lot invaded." The guard turns to Thomas. "You sure got a nasty mouth on you. Just wait till tomorrow, I'll make your torture last a good while. The guard spits in Thomas's face and wanders off down the hall. Thomas looks at you with hard eyes. "We gotta get outa here." [["How do you propose we do that?"]] [["Are you crazy? They will kill us!"]] ] (if: $strength <= 10)[You toss the mirror and it breaks in the center of the hall. "Well, good job you poor sod. You better find us another one or else we gon' be screwed." Thomas says. "How you think we will be able to get outa 'ere? [[Look around the cell]] ] (set: $PlayerHasMirror to false)

(if: $charisma >= 12)["Alright, but don't lose it."] (if: $charisma < 12)["Screw off, I'm goin to need that" [[Give the mirror back]] ] (if: $charisma >= 12)[A guard comes down the hall and taps on your cell. His armor gleams off the small sliver of light from your cell's window. "What do you think you're doing talking to that piece of trash?" "Shut up, wanker" Thomas yells. "I ain't no trash. Twas a noble before you lot invaded." The guard turns to Thomas. "You sure got a nasty mouth on you. Just wait till tomorrow, I'll make your torture last a good while. The guard spits in Thomas's face and wanders off down the hall. Thomas looks at you with hard eyes. "We gotta get out of here." [["How do you propose we do that?"]] [["Are you crazy? They will kill us!"]] ]

GAME OVER You have died from malnurishment and low strength. Did you really think you would get far with that? [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

"I don't know. Why don't you look for a way outa here? Just like I found a way out when I escaped custody after losing my castle to the enemy." [[Look around the cell]]

Thomas laughs slightly. "oh, quit your blubberin'. They'll end up killin' us either way. Why don't you look for a way out?" [[Look around the cell]]

The cell is small and the bars look weak from years of rust. There is a small pile of dry hay in the corner on the wet floor. A small beam of light shines down into the middle of the cell from the barred window. (if: $PlayerHasMirror is true)[ [[Shine the light off the mirror onto the hay]] ] [[Pry the bars off the cell]] [[Wait for the guard to make his rounds]] (if: $MirrorShattered is true)[ [[Collect the mirror pieces]] ]

(if: $strength >= 14)[Success! You rip off the bars of your prison in one mighty pull! You exit your cell.] (if: $strength < 14)[You pull and pull with all your might, but your strength just doesn't quite cut it. [[Go Back|Look around the cell]] ] (if: $strength >= 14)[ "That was amazing! Thomas says. "Mind helping a guy out now?" [[Help Thomas out]] [[Walk away]] ]

You wait patiently for the guard to make his rounds once more. The guard lumbers his way down the stone steps and stops in front of your cell. The key to the cells hangs delicately off his belt with a loose string. "Boy you lot just wither away don't you?" [["It's better than being fat a bastard like you."]] [[Reach for the key]]

The hay ignites quickly! Smoke fills the room rapidly as you and Thomas drop to the floor below it for fresh air. A guard comes barreling into the room with the haste of a cheetah. "Well you made a right mess didn't you?" The guard opens the cell door and stomps out the fire. In the confusion, you swipe his key and he wanders off back up the stairs non the wiser. [[Unlock the Cell]] (set: $PlayerHasKey to true)

You unlock your cell and step out. You stand in front of Thomas's cell. He looks at you with eyes that beg you for freedom. [[Help Thomas out]] [[Walk away]]

The guard becomes enraged and lunges at the cell. You quickly jump backwards to avoid his grasp. "I will gut you for that, just you wait." He cools down quickly and makes for the stairs not noticing that his key fell to the floor while enraged. You quickly scoop the key up and twirl it in your hand like a master thief. [[Unlock the Cell]] (set: $PlayerHasKey to true)

The guard snatches the key before you can. "You really thought that would work?" he says as he laughs. He pulls out his sword and pushes it between the cells bars. "Do you want to taste the steel of my blade?" [["Nah, I'm Good for now."]] [["Sure, come in and try me, bitch!"]] [[Persuade: "That depends. Does your sword taste good?"]] (if: $intelligence >= 13)[ [[Catch the guard on fire]] ]

(if: $strength >= 14)[You pry the bars off of Thomas's cell as well. The two of you are free (from your cells at least).] (if: $PlayerHasKey is true)[You unlock Thomas's cell and he happily steps out. You are free! (From your cells at least) ] "Great show!" Thomas says. Looking down the hallway of cells you see two exits. One leads down a swirling set of stairs. The other way leads to a standard wooden door with rusted metal fastenings. "Wait, before we continue, I must give you something," Thomas says. "It will be a bit awkward though so, you might want to look away." You close your eyes and hear a low grunting from Thomas. "Here you go!" He places a crystal in your hand. "I thought that might come in handy one day so I always kept it close. Now lets get outa here!" [[Go to the door]] [[Take the Stairs]]

You open the door and head down the stairs on the other side with Thomas right on your heels. "Well, things are goin great so far!" Thomas says. "Hopefully I can get my land back by the time this is over!" You come across two paths. The left path leads downhill with torches lighting the way. The right path leads straight, but it looks suspicious and cobwebs hang low. [[Take the right path]] [[Take the left path]]

You and Thomas bolt up the stairs. They seem to go up and up forever until you see an opening with a lot of light shining up ahead. [[Run through the opening]] [[Stop and peak out]]

GAME OVER You and Thomas go charging in to a room filled with Guards! Surprise strikes you as they all jump you. You and Thomas are quickly slain. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You come to a quick stop inches from the door and peak out. You appear to have stumbled upon the guard chambers. Twenty or so guards are roaming about in the large brightly lit room. Some guards are playing a betting game in the corner with. Beds line the sides of the room. [[ATTACK!]] [[RUN FOR IT!]]

GAME OVER You rush into the room hoping that brute force will overtake the guards. You fail to realize that you don't have a weapon and end up dying in the process. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

(if: $dexterity >= 13)[Running for it has paid off! With your great dexterity, you and Thomas run, jump, and manuever through the crowd of guards with the grace of a gazelle. You even grab a short sword on the way out! (set: $PlayerHasSword to true) You make it through the room, but are faced with a new problem. With guards on your tail you must escape. "We must run for it!" Thomas screams. Two paths split in front of you, each going down a dark hallway. You can make out a door at the end of the hall to the left, but the guards could easily follow. The path to the right is pitch black, but the guards won't be able to see either. [[Take the path to the left]] [[Take the path to the right]] ] (if: $dexterity < 13)[GAME OVER! Looks like running wasn't a good idea after all! With your lack of dexterity the guards quickly grab you as you try to springboard off a bed. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

You and Thomas sprint down the left path with guards hot on your tail. The air becomes slightly warmer as the pathway becomes an incline. You run straight into the kitchen. Empty now, but looks to be prepared for a great feast. Food items are sitting out that haven't fully been prepared yet such as dough and various meats and vegetables. You also see a door on the far side with a sign that reads 'caution.' Next to the door you entered you spot a bar to barricade it with. Thomas quickly grabs it and shuts the door right as the guards are about to enter. "Just in the nik of time," Thomas says as he breathes a sigh of relief. "Now what to we do?" [[Go through the door]] [[Check the foods]] [[Grab a knife]]

You and Thomas quickly charge down the right path but quickly lose complete sight of each other. All that you know is a deep breathing and grunting. The guards footsteps slow to a walking pace as they try to keep up with you. "Reminds me of the catacombs of my old castle," Thomas whispers. "We may be able to find a torch on the wall if we feel around. [[Press forwards]] [[Feel around]]

Surprise! You are walking down the cobweb infested path when a giant spider blocks your way! "Get that thing away from me!" Thomas cries as he backs away. "I'm daftly afraid of those creatons." [[Attack]] [[Run Away|Go to the door]] [[Make a silly face]] [[Throw a rock at it]] (if: $dexterity >= 13)[ [[Jump around the spider]] ] (if: $intelligence >= 14) [ [[Fire Magic Missile]] ]

You go down the left path. The trail of torches seems to go on and on until you reach a room full of torture devices from an iron maiden to bridles and even a judas cradle. Amongst the items in the room, you see a man tied to the racks, his body slightly stretched. "You there! Can you please save me! They have been keeping me here for days!" Thomas ignores the man and pretends to be picking his nails. [[Help the man]] [[Turn away]]

You give the spider a nice wack on the head! It falls unconscious on the floor where you can see a large sword sticking out of it's back. Thomas picks it up before you can move a muscle. "We should get goin before that bastard can get up!" The two of you continue down the hall. "The way you took care of that spider reminds me of when I bonked my cousin over the head with a skillet cause he cooked my eggs wrong. Poor guy never say it comin'." [[Continue down the path]] [[Question Thomas about his cousin]]

Like a god, magic erupts from your hands and cascades down the hall killing the spider before it can blink. All that remains is a smoldering pile of ash. "What a great show!" Thomas says. "You sure showed that one! Reminds me of when my men and I seiged the castle of Lord Byron. Poor chap didn't even see us coming. But anyway, on we go!" [[Turn Back|Go to the door]] [[Continue down the path]] [[Question Thomas about the seige]]

You continue down the path. The stone walls surrounding you giving off heat and moisture. "Bloody hell, this is horrible. The heat is going to kill us before we can even make it to the end of this damned hall. This torture reminds me of the blokes I used to torture before I became king." Thomas stops and takes a breath, but as he does, the alarm bells begin to sound! "Oh shit! We are in for it now! Run!" [[Run!]] [[Stand and fight!]] (if: $intelligence >= 16)[ [[Create magical barrier]] ]

"It was just a seige. They happened all the time. That one was very memorable though. You see, Lord Byron, my half-brother, challenged me to see who was the best at battlefield tactics. Well, all I can say is I certainly showed him!" (if: $charisma >= 13)["Plus during that seige, I managed to break away and steal his wife right from under his nose. It was the perfect plan. She never truly loved him anyway. He always droved on about how king's need to be assertive over evrybody. I, for one, couldn't agree less. Let everyone have a say, just don't let them go too much."] [[Continue down the path]]

You jump around the spider with the grace of a monkey. Your dexterity skills are that of a ninja. You and Thomas continue down the path, but stop when the spider is out of view. "Good show! Bloody thing reminded me of my great Aunt Claire. Her beady little eyes always watching me like she wanted the throne for herself. Did away with her right quick." [[Continue down the path]] [[Question Thomas about his Aunt]]

"Oh, yes, my cousin. Where to begin? Well he never could cook to save his life. I used to dread it any time he was in the kitchen. 'Try this, try that,' he would say. I couldn't take it anymore unfortunately so, I wacked him over the head with a skillet when he wasn't looking. I still say the head trauma he suffered was far better than the amount of people he disgusted with his horrible meals." [[Continue down the path]]

"Oh, that poor old bat. She drove me mad I tell you! She used to stare at me any time she entered the castle. Why, she even spied on me during meetings with important diplomats! The nerve of her I say. That is why I couldn't wait to have her sent away my father's. I still think she was out to kill me." [[Continue down the path]]

You spin the wheels on the rack and loosen the ties. The man stand up and stretches as far as he can. "Bloody hell, that thing really does a number on the back," he says. "Thank you for helping me." [[Persuade: "Am I going to get a reward?"]] [["Why were you being tortured?"]]

You turn away and go back the way you came. Thomas pats you on the back. "Good job showing your ruthlessness back there, ol' pal. He wouldn't have lasted anyway." [[Take the right path]]

(if: $charisma >= 14)["Sure thing, pal." he says. He walks over to a nearby wall. "The men who tortured me kept talking about a weapon that they hid in the wall over here." He grabs pushes on a stone block and it sinks into the wall. Another stone in the floor moves and a sword raises up out of ground. The man picks it up and hands it to you. "They called this the Holy Sword of Defiance. Real strong from what I 'eard." You take the sword. (set: $PlayerHasSword to true) [[Thank the man]] ] (if: $charisma < 14)[ "Well, if you're gonna come out with it like that, you can screw off ya bugger." The man runs off down the hallway. [[Follow the man]] ]

"Oh, you know. You disrespect the king one time and hell breaks loose. I will tell you this; torture ain't fun, my friend....." The man continues to speak, but Thomas pulls you away. "Let's get out of here. This man obviously needed the torture. Nobody should disrepect a king." [[Take the right path]] [[Continue listening to the man]]

The man gratiously accepts your regards. Now the only way left to go is down the right path that you didn't take previously. [[Take the right path]]

You and Thomas give chase after the man. You go flying up the pathway and down the other path to the right. You run directly into a giant spider that was freshly killed, obviously by a sword. The noise of laughter echoes down the hall. [[Continue down the path]]

"But hey, it is what it is I suppose. Ya know, you're a great pal listenin to me and what not. Take this." He walks over to a nearby wall. "The men who tortured me kept talking about a weapon that they hid in the wall over here." He grabs pushes on a stone block and it sinks into the wall. Another stone in the floor moves and a sword raises up out of ground. The man picks it up and hands it to you. "They called this the Holy Sword of Defiance. Real strong from what I 'eard." You take the sword. (set: $PlayerHasSword to true) [[Thank the man]]

You and Thomas go barreling down the hall, but are stopped once more when the path you are headed down runs into the waterways. A heavy flow of water makes it hard to walk, a path leads to your right and to your left. A beam of light shines from the path on your right. [[Go left]] [[Go right]]

(if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You draw your sword and prepare to fight! Your heart thumps faster and faster at the sound of the approaching forces.] (if: $PlayerHasSword is false)[You ready your fists in hope that you can take whatever forces that come. Your heart thumps faster and faster at the sound of the approaching forces.] Ten guards are soon standing before you. The captain steps forward. "Prepare to die here like the dog you are!" Two guards run in with swords. "If you survive this I will be amazed!" Thomas yells as he slinks behind you. [[Strike at the last second]] [[Use Thomas as a human shield]] [[Run!]] (if: $dexterity >=15)[ [[Make a daring maneuver]] ] (if: $intelligence >=15)[ [[Cast Magic Missile]] ]

With your high intelligence you create a magical barrier like it is nothing. The guards come pouring in and are stopped dead in their tracks. Thomas laughs histerically. [[Point and laugh]] [[Run!]]

(if: $dexterity >=14)+(if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You wait until the last possible moment and strike as the guards bring their swords down upon you. They miss as you move your blade in such a way that it cuts the both of them down! How's that for an anime scene?] (if: $dexterity >=14)+(if: $PlayerHasSword is false)[ You wait until the last possible moment and strike as the guards bring their swords down upon you. With your quickness you grab one of their swords midswing and strike the both of them down in one blow.] (if: $dexterity >= 14)[ [[Attack the rest of the guards]] [[Wait for more to attack]] [[Run!]] ] (if: $dexterity < 14) [ GAME OVER You wait until the last possible moment and strike as the guards bring their swords down upon you. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

GAME OVER You decided to use Thomas as a human shield. Too bad the guards don't have time for your petty attempts and stab through Thomas's gut to get to you. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You go for a daring maneuver as the two guards approach, but end up listing lazily to the left. Either way it is a success! The guards fumble slightly but are behind you and facing Thomas. [[Go for an attack of opportunity]] [[Attack the other guards]] [[Run!]]

You cast a massive missile of magic as the guards approach, draining your stamina, but you are still able to stand. Waves of glorious light beam down the hallway and strike the guards. Their screams echo as they burn. [[Run!]]

(if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You make a quick turn and strike true with your blade running it clean through the two guards!] (if: $PlayerHasSword is false)[You make a quick turn and catch one of the enemies off guard. You grab their sword and quickly slice the two of them down.] The rest of the guards shake slightly at the sight of their fellow men slain at your feet. [[Run!]] [[Charge them]]

GAME OVER You charge in to attack the other guards head first, but there are eight that you try to fight at once. They quickly overwhelm you. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

The air hangs heavy and hot as you and the guards have a staredown. The captain raises his hand and the team of guards pull out their bows and steady their arrows. "Fire!" the captain yells. A small barrage of arrows flies towards you. (if: $PlayerHasSword is false)[ [[Attempt to knock them out of the air]] ] (if: $PlayerHasSword is true) [ [[Slice the arrows out of the air]] ] [[Run!]] (if: $dexterity >= 14)[ [[Dodge]] ]

GAME OVER You try to knock the arrows out of the air with nothing but your fists and your wits, but you can't move fast enough to get them all. They pierce your body and you collapse. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

Success! You swing your sword masterfully like a ninja! You slice the arrows clean out of the air. (if: $dexterity >= 16)[Success! You swing your sword with the grace of a pedal falling from a tree in the autumn winds. You slice the arrows clean out of the air at the tips.] [[Continue to fight]] [[Run!]]

You jump expertly out of the way! The arrows just barely miss you and strike the stone at your feet. The guards set up for another volley of arrows. [[Run!]] [[Charge them]] [[Use Thomas as a human shield]]

You point and laugh at the guards with Thomas. The two of you share a great moment but take it too far. The magical barrier wears off and the guards are ready to attack. They charge at you! [[Run!]] [[Stand and fight!]]

You wait patiently for the next attack, but the captain calls his men to retreat. "Well, wasn't that an excitin' battle," Thomas says. "Reminds me of the good ol' days when I used to watch my men fight. Valiant warriors they were." [[Run!]] [[Ask Thomas about his troops]]

You charge the guards in a frightening display. They quiver in their boots which allows you to get a few solid strikes in. Two more guards fall dead at your feet. "Regroup, men!" the captain yells as the remaining forces run from your overwhelming power. "Well, wasn't that an excitin' battle," Thomas says. "Reminds me of the good ol' days when I used to watch my men fight. Valiant warriors they were." [[Run!]] [[Ask Thomas about his troops]]

"Ah, my troops. Such wonderful and hearty men they were! I watched them fight many battles back in the day. They knew how to fight and with me setting the tactics there wasn't a land we couldn't conquer. I appreciated the hell outa them. Was a shame when a group of them ran into an ambush, but sometimes that's just the way things go." [[Run!]]

(if: $strength >= 12)[It is hard to walk, but you manage to go against the current and make your way up the waterways. You follow your way against the current until it reaches a dead end. Looks like you will have to turn back. But wait! On your trek back you spot a small missive floating on the water!] (if: $strength < 12)[While you are able to stand, you find it too exhausting to go against the heavy flow of water.] (if: $strength >= 12)[ [[Read missive]] ] [[Go right]]

You make your way down the waterway in the direction of the flow of water. You and Thomas move quickly, but get stopped once more at the waterway's end. A massive waterfall flows out of the waterway and down to a lake below. Off in the distance you can see the castle walls just past the lake's edge. To the left you see the castle entrance and guards running training exercises. "Oh, we are in for it now! Thomas cries. "We might as well give up. There is no survivin' that jump." The guards are on you now and ready for a fight. "It's your choice. I will jump if you do," Thomas says. [[Jump for it!]] [[Surrender]]

(if: $PlayerHasTorch is true) [You and Thomas press forward at a quick pace with guards hot on your tail. You come across a closed wooden door with light shining in underneath it from the other room.] (if: $PlayerHasTorch is false) [You and Thomas feel your way to the end of the long hall in the dark. A small light shines in from under a wooden door in front of you.] (if: $strength >= 13) [ [[Break the door down]] ] [[Open the door]]

You feel around the wall and find a large stick that feels like a torch. (set: $PlayerHasTorch to true) [[Press forwards]] [[Strike the torch on the ground]]

You expertly strike the torch on the ground and it explodes into flame immediately lighting the area. Unfortunately, there guards spot you easily and sprint towards you at an alarming rate! [[Run Away!]] [[Stay and Fight!]] [[Throw the Torch]]

You and Thomas run as away as fast as you can but stop stop at the sight of a wooden door blocking you path. There is obvious light in the next room that shines slightly under the door. (if: $strength >= 13)[ [[Break the door down]] ] [[Open the door]]

You want to stay and fight them off but there are too many guards for you to handle. The guards quickly swarm around you and capture you! They haul you off to the king. He sits on his throne and glares at you menacingly. Five guards surround you and you can spot a ceremonial suit of armor with a sword and shield on the side of the room unprotected. "So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]] [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]]

You lob the torch down the hall and strike one of the guards causing him to scream out in pain. The guards stop in their tracks, but won't be stalled for long. "Good show, but um... We should probably get outa here." Thomas says. (set: $PlayerHasTorch to false) [[Stay and Fight!]] [[Run Away!]]

You break down the door with your immense strength, but stumble into the throne room! Guards are everywhere, and the king stares you down from his throne on the far end of the room to the left. To the right you see that the massive door leading to the couryard is open. "We must make a break for it!" Thomas says. "I am not ready to face the king." [[Run for the door!]] [[Stay and fight!]]

You open the door and walk straight into the throne room! Guards are everywhere, and the king stares you down from his throne on the far end of the room to the left. To the right you see that the massive door leading to the couryard is open. "We must make a break for it!" Thomas says. "I am not ready to face the king." [[Run for the door!]] [[Stay and fight!]]

You run for the door as fast as you can. Twenty guards are hot on your trail as you enter the courtyard. It is almost certain you will be caught for more guards await you outside. Thomas points to a small wooden platform leaned up against the wall to the left. "Maybe we can jump the wall there!" You also spot a nearby pile of hay. [[Try to make the jump]] [[Fight while you can]] [[Jump in the hay]]

(if: $dexterity >=15) [Success! You make the jump onto the wall, but Thomas falls short. He reaches for help as the guards take aim with their bows! [[ Help Thomas up ]] [[Leave him Behind ]] ] (if: $dexterity < 15)[ GAME OVER You try to make the jump to the best of your ability, but your legs don't quite cut it and they give our from under you. You fall on a barrel and are pierced by a strangely sharp wooden plank. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

You want to stay and fight them off but there are too many guards for you to handle. The guards quickly swarm around you and capture you! They haul you off to the king. He sits on his throne and glares at you menacingly. "So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]] [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]]

You make a quick dash for the hay but it is no use. The guards quickly swarm around you and capture you! They haul you off to the king. He sits on his throne and glares at you menacingly. "So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]] [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]]

(set: $PlayerHasSword to false) "That cancer?! He was locked up for barging into my domain and pretending like he is my friend from long ago!" "I knew a Thomas once, but it is not that man! He is nothing more than a street urchin. The Thomas I knew would have never stooped so low as to ask for help. He was once a slayer of men, even if he only gave the commands." [[Fight your way out!]] [["Thomas has been nothing but noble in my eyes!"]] [[Persuade: "I am worth more to you alive than dead"]]

(set: $PlayerHasSword to false)"The hell you were! Both of you have equal crimes against the kingdom! You were caught exposing yourself to the public and galavanting around like royalty. I cannot have that in my streets. We are a just and noble kingdom! And he is nothing more than a street urchin who barged in and pretended he was someone he isn't." [[Fight your way out!]] [["Thomas has been nothing but noble in my eyes!"]] [[Persuade: "I am worth more to you alive than dead"]]

Like a true friend you reach down and pull Thomas up and the two of your sprint your way down the legth of the wall. The guards quickly scale the wall and take off after you. You spot a battlement up ahead. "We could hide out in there!" Thomas says. [[ Hide in the battlement ]] [[Surrender to the guards]] (set: $PlayerWithThomas to true)

You take a deep breath and give Thomas a nod. Enough is said. The two of you take a leap of faith and fall down the incredible height of over a hundred feet. You hit the water with a massive splash. The hit is hard.So hard that the two of you fall unconscious but you are still alive. You wash up on shore near the courtyard of the castle. Unfortunately, you lost any weapons you had (if you had them). "Wake up, damn it!" Thomas shakes you hard and you snap awake. "We have to move!" A quick survey of your area shows that there are guards all around the courtyard. They will spot you no matter what, but on the far end you see a wooden platform leaned up against the castle wall, a pile of hay you could possibly hide in, and the main gate that is open and a shipping cart coming in. "Maybe we could make the jump onto the wall and cross over! Thomas says. [[Try to make the jump]] [[Hide in the hay]] [[Charge the main gate]] (set: $PlayerHasSword to false)

You realize that there is no way you can escape. You and Thomas turn around and drop to your knees. The guards quickly swarm around you and capture you! They haul you off to the king. He sits on his throne and glares at you menacingly. Five guards surround you and you can spot a ceremonial suit of armor with a sword and shield on the side of the room unprotected. "So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]] [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]]

You take off down the wall without Thomas. He cries out names of disgust in your direction as he is apprehended by the guards and dragged off. The remaining guards charge after you down the wall. With a massive drop on one side and the inside of the castle walls on the other, you keep running until you spot a battlement. [[ Hide in the battlement ]] [[Surrender to the guards]] (set: $PlayerWithThomas to false)

(if: $PlayerWithThomas is true)[ You and Thomas duck into the battlement. You quickly take in your surroundings and spot materials to build a bomb and a bow with five arrows. Thomas quickly takes a chair and props it up against the battlement's door that you came through. "That outa hold them off for a moment!"] (if: $PlayerWithThomas is false) [You duck into the battlement. You quickly take in your surroundings and spot materials to build a bomb and a bow with five arrows. You quickly grab a the chair and prop it up against the door to hold off the guards and as you peer through the window, you see Thomas sprint down the castle walls before he jumps through the window to be with you. ] [[Build a bomb]] [[Fire the arrows]] (set: $PlayerHasMaterials to true) (set: $PlayerHasArrows to true)

(if: $intelligence >= 15)[You build the bomb with the expertise of a master bombmaker. Now all that is left is to light the sucker. Luckily Thomas has found a bit of flint and steel for you to use!] (if: $PlayerHasTorch is true)[ [[Light the bomb with the torch]] [[Use the flint and steel]] ] (if: $intelligence < 15) [ GAME OVER While you thought a bomb would be a good idea, your lack of intelligence says otherwise. While mixing the ingredients together, they accidentally ignite, killing you both in a magnificent blaze of glory. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

You fire the arrows with great speed and percision. You take out five of the guards, but there are still more! Thomas pulls you out of the battlement and the two of you sprint down the wall. but it isn't easy being in obvious view of all the guards. The guards ready a crossbox of great size with an arrow that is explosive! Thomas points to the side of the wall that leads to victory, but you will end up in the gladiator pit where a hydra sleep! [[Risk the run!]] [[Jump down with the hydra!]]

With the torch you surprisingly carried all this way, you light the bomb quickly and effortlessly. "You might want to throw that thing!" Thomas yells. You peak out the window and the guards are about twenty feet away. [[Throw the bomb]] [[Kamikaze]]

You grab the flint and steel and with one flick of the wrist the bomb is lit. There is precious little time before it explodes. "You might want to throw that thing!" Thomas yells. You peak out the window and the guards are about twenty feet away. [[Throw the bomb]] [[Kamikaze]]

(if: $PlayerHasSword is false)[ GAME OVER You charge the main gate but there are too many forces for you to deal with at one time. Going in guns blazing might not've been the best idea. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ] (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[ GAME OVER You charge in and fight like a mad person straight from the gates of hell, but there are too many forces for you to handle. You did manage to not look like a complete fool though. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

You and Thomas are quick but cautious. The guards are on alert but they don't suspect you when you take a dive for the hay! "This is so exciting," Thomas whispers. "Reminds me of when my brother, Darius and I used to play hide and seek in the castle. He used to try and find me but I always hid too well for 'im. When he did find me though, I made sure to repay in ways he wouldn't forget." [[Question Thomas about his brother]] [[Wait for a guard and jump them]]

"Oh, brother dearest. He was quite the avid hide and seeker. We used to play for hours when we were but wee tykes. The problem was, he was never able to find me since I found this secret trap door in one of the castle walls. He would always get into a fit about me playing unfairly. So, every time he complained I had to give him a reminder who it was that was going to be king." [[Charge the main gate]] [[Wait for a guard and jump them]]

It takes a little while, but a guard finally makes his way over to the pile of hay, too bad for you, it's to take a leak. Not your finest moment, but that's not the point. You and Thomas quickly jump him and drag him into the hay without anyone noticing. Congrats on the smart maneuver. You now have a sword and a shield! [[Pose as the guard]] [[Wait for another guard]] [[Use the guard as a hostage]] (set: $PlayerHasSword to true) (set: $PlayerHasShield to true)

You stand up out of the hay in the guard's armor, but without Thomas in armor as well, The guards quickly swarm around you and capture you! They haul you off to the king. He sits on his throne and glares at you menacingly. Five guards surround you and you can spot a ceremonial suit of armor with a sword and shield on the side of the room unprotected. "So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]] [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]]

You wait for another guard, but more unpleasantness awaits you. Another moment passes of something that you won't want to tell your kids, but it works out in your favor again. You manage to get another guard into the pile of hay and get his gear as well. Now you and Thomas both have a set of guards apparel. "Well, I say we have enough to charge if you're ready!" Thomas says. [[Pose as the guards]] [[Charge the main gate]] (set: $ThomasHasSword to true) (set: $ThomasHasShield to true)

You stand up with a blade placed hazardously on the guards throat and Thomas behind you holding the shield. You walk towards the front gate where the guards are on high alert at the notice of one of their own in your hands. (set: $PlayerHasHostage to true) The king steps out from the main doorway of the castle. You turn to face him as Thomas watches you from behind. "Don't think you will be able to escape. My men will cut you down where you stand." "What do you have to say for this? [[Persuade: "Let us leave in peace or the guard dies!"]] [["Attack me if you dare"]] [[Let the guard go and charge the king]]

(if: $charisma >= 15) [ Though your disguises aren't the greatest thing. They don't fit well and give you an uncomfortable wedgie, they manage to fool the guards as you and Thomas stroll out of the main gate. You walk for about a mile before Thomas stops you. "Thank you, my friend. You helped me out in my greatest hour of need. I owe you one, but that is a story for another day." He gives you a great hug, though awkward, it still feels nice. "Come look me up when you get the chance. I shall be staying at my father's for a little while in Brambleton." YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.wav"></audio> ] (if: $charisma < 15)[ Though your disguises aren't great and the pants ride up your ass crack, you attempt to fool the guards into thinking your one of them. You casually walk up to the main gate and even whistle a little tune, but it isn't enough. The guards quickly swarm around you and capture you! They haul you off to the king. He sits on his throne and glares at you menacingly. Five guards surround you and you can spot a ceremonial suit of armor with a sword and shield on the side of the room unprotected. "So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]] [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]] ]

You throw the bomb and it soars through the air. Thomas whistles to make it extra dramatic. It strikes one of the guards in the foot and explodes on impact. It takes out all of the guards, but it also collapses the wall into a pile of rubble making the way impassable. You must continue down the wall in or to survive. Luckily you spot a staircase up ahead that'll take you off the wall. [[Continue down the wall path]]

GAME OVER Like the brave fool you are, instead of throwing the bomb you decided to charge in and blow yourself up! You may have died in a glorious blaze, but at least Thomas still has a chance thanks to you turning the guards to a pile of mush. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

GAME OVER The king smiles menacingly and waves his hand in the air. It's clearly a signal and the guards quickly surround you. You are killed on the spot as the guards hack away at your bodies with pride, even killing their own man. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

GAME OVER You slit the neck of the guard and plow him over like the waste of skin you treated him as and charge the king at full speed. It works! You jam your sword through the king's gut. "You just made a terrible mistake," he says as another guard steps out and runs his sword through your gut. You and the king fall together in a pool of blood. You went down swinging at least. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

The missive reads... "Thomas Baker has finally been apprehended. The little thief who pretended to be king is finally in our hands and not able to hurt society anymore with the false accusations of knowing King Mercer. Tis about time that our wild hunt for him has ended. Anyone else who talks to him, know that he is a compulsive liar. He will do anything to make himself seem like someone he's not... -Captain Grey" "What's that?" Thomas asks. [[Question Thomas about the missive]] [[Ignore it]]

"That can't possibly be true! I have shared part of my life with you so far, you gotta believe me! The king has it out for me. I went to ask him for help since he was an old friend but then he locked me in here! I swear on my Greant Aunt Beatrice!" Thomas says. You aren't sure what to make of this, but with guards closing in, it looks like it's time to go the other direction. [[Go right]]

You crumple the missive up into a ball and toss it back into the water in which you found it floating, not thinking twice about it. "Guess it was nothing," Thomas says. [[Go right]]

(if: $charisma >= 16)[The king chuckles to himself. "You got me. It's better a single man of mine lives than to keep two lowlives like you locked up here. Get before I change my mind!" You and Thomas walk slowly out of the king's castle as free as the day you were born! "I knew you would be a great ally," Thomas says as he hugs you tight. It feels awkward, but lovely at the same time. YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio> ] (if: $charisma < 16) [ The king chuckles to himself. "You really think I would let two people go just so that one may live?" He waves his hand in the air. It's clearly a signal because guards quickly swarm you and Thomas. You are killed on the spot as the guards hack away at your bodies with pride, even killing their own man. GAME OVER [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>]

You continue down the wall but it isn't easy being in obvious view of all the guards. You and Thomas sprint, but it isn't good enough. The guards ready a crossbox of great size with an arrow that is explosive! Thomas points to the side of the wall that leads to victory, but you will end up in the gladiator pit where a hydra sleep! [[Risk the run!]] [[Jump down with the hydra!]]

GAME OVER You risked the run like a true champion, but there were far too many guards and far too many arrows. Much like the ending of a famous gladiator movie you were shot down in your prime, but at least you stood your own and showed resiliance! [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You take the leap and fall down into the den of the hydra. Its scaly body lay resting with three heads wrapped in a coil-like fashion. The door behind you sits open leading to a small armory where the slaves gather their gear before a fight. "Looks like we are going to have quite the fight on our hands. If this is where it end, well, I'm glad I'm fighting with you," Thomas says. [[Charge the Hydra!]] [[Run for weapons!]] [[Run for the door]]

"Because I have a love for torture and you were ripe for the picking. Hell, the both of you outa be tortured right now, but I love a good fight. I think I will send you both down to face the hydra! Good luck on your escape then!" Soon the guards drag you and Thomas off. They stand you on the top of the wall above where the hydra sleeps. There seems to be no way out. "If we survive this, I will give you a portion of my wealth," Thomas says. The guards prod you back forcing you to make the jump. [[Jump down with the hydra!]]

GAME OVER You and Thomas charge the hydra like true warriors, but without being prepared you end up smacking it around a little before it raises one head and bites your face off! [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You charge into the small armory and see a large amount of weapons. You see, a sword, a shield, a spear, and a greatsword! You also spy another door that appears to be locked, but you may be able to break them open with enough strength. Thomas picks up a sword of his own, "It's dangerous to go alone, right?" [[Take the sword]] [[Take the shield]] [[Take the sword and shield]] [[Take the spear]] [[Take the spear and shield]] [[Take the greatsword]]

(if: $dexterity >= 16) [YOU WIN! You are the god of dexterity and run at the hydra with great speed. You catapult off its head while Thomas awkwardly sneaks around the side. You are even so nimble as to not wake the hydra. Those ninja lessons you never got must have paid off. You and Thomas reconvene on the other side of the door to the outside. You stand on a pathway that leads away from the large castle. "If you are ever in the area, look me up," Thomas says as he jogs off into the sunset. After a few moments though, you realize he never said what area... [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>] (if: $dexterity < 16) [ GAME OVER You take a mad dash at the hydra and catapult off its head. You are looking home free until you realize that you jumped high not wide and fall down directly into the hydras open mouth. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

With a deep breath and remembrance of the journey you have gone through, you pick up the sword with the thought that this might be the last battle you must face. [[choose a different weapon]] [[Fight the hydra]] [[Open the door!]] (set: $PlayerHasSword to true)

You think that you can fight with just a shield like a true badass. Maybe try throwing it a bit and see how that works for you. I hear you need a fictional metal for that. [[choose a different weapon]] [[Open the door!]] [[Fight the hydra]] (set: $PlayerHasShield to true)

You realize that a sword or shield alone might not cut it and go for the combo. A fine and standard choice for anybody about to fight for their life. [[choose a different weapon]] [[Open the door!]] [[Fight the hydra]] (set: $PlayerHasSwordShield to true)

You go for a spear, a true and just weapon that can be thrown along with its use in stabbing. [[choose a different weapon]] [[Fight the hydra]] [[Open the door!]] (set: $PlayerHasSpear to true)

You went with the other standard combo, a spear and shield. A fine choice, but more a choice for those who are in Sparta. [[choose a different weapon]] [[Fight the hydra]] [[Open the door!]] (set: $PlayerHasSpearShield to true)

(if: $strength >= 14) [You pick up the greatsword with ease and can even swing it about almost like a pro. Too bad you need to have two hands to wield it. ] (if: $strenght < 14) [You can't seem to wield this weapon effectively. You are going to have to try another one since you keep dropping this one due to your low strength] [[Open the door!]] [[Fight the hydra]] [[choose a different weapon]] (set: $PlayerHasGreatsword to true)

(if: $stength >= 15) [ You bash yourself into the door and it flies open from your great strength! You are inside the walls of the calliseum where you see prisoners in cells that line the length of the visible hall and it is safe to assume they wrap around the entire structure. A set of keys hang next to the open door. "We must set these men free!" Thomas says. "A good strategy after that and we could overwhelm the beast outside and escape back to my home in Wentworth! What do you say?" [[Set the men free]] [[Fight the hydra]] ] (if: $strength < 15) [ You attempt to bash the door down but bounce off of it like you are made of rubber. Your ears ring slightly from the impact and you will surely have a bruise tomorrow. [[Fight the hydra]] [[choose a different weapon]] ]

You run up on the hydra as it slumbers peacefully in the arena. It jostles slightly almost to show that it is a light sleep. "We must strike now before it has the chance to wake up," Thomas whispers. "Go for the head." [[Strike the head]] [[Strike the body]]

[[Take the sword]] [[Take the shield]] [[Take the sword and shield]] [[Take the spear]] [[Take the greatsword]] [[Take the spear and shield]] (set: $PlayerHasSword to false) (set: $PlayerhasShield to false) (set: $PlayerHasSwordShield to false) (set: $PlayerHasSpear to false) (set: $PlayerHasGreatsword to false) (set: $PlayerHasSpearShield to false)

You and Thomas run down the hall, setting the men free as you go. They all amas together, terrified to go out and meet their fate. "Men!" Thomas yells. "We stand together as brethren on this day! Wrongly imprisoned be a mad king that I once called friend! A hydra rests in our way and we must slay it to escape! Who will join us?" While not the most fine speech ever crafted, the men still look rallied. They stand ready to fight. Thomas stands noble like the king he claims he once was. [[Fight the hydra]] [[request the men charge the hydra]]

You yell out with pride and demand the men to charge the hydra at full force! You and Thomas lead the charge in an outstanding display of courage and bravery. Thomas hesitates slightly, but something inside him sparks and he even runs past you. The hydra is easily overtaken by your mass amount of force. "No!" The king cries out as the hydra's blood floods the arena. "Damn it all!" With the hydra slain you and Thomas are free to leave through the main gate! [[Exit]]

You run in on the hydra, weapon in hand, and go for the head closest to you! (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You cleave the head with your sword, dealing considerable damage, but not enough to sever it.] (if: $PlayerhasShield is true)[You strike down hard on hydra's head with your shield. You deal considerable damage but not as much as you'd hoped.] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[You cleave the head with your sword and manage to bash another one with your shield! A good combo from the sword and shield!] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true)[You pierce your spear straight into the hydra's eye! It deals great damage and partially blinds it!] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true)[You bring your greatsword down hard into the hydra's thick neck! You manage to sever the head! great job, but there are still many heads left!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[You pierce the head of the hydra with your spear and bash another with your shield! A great attack!] The hydra jumps awake. You jump back as the hydra rears its heads back. It lashes out! [[Dodge!]] [[Hold out your weapon!]] [[Slice the throat!]]

You run in on the sleeping hydra, but the sound of your footsteps awakens it! As its heads raise into the air you bob and weave your way past them. (if: $PlayerHasSword is true) [You strike the body hard with your sword leaving a monstrous gash with blood oozing out!] (if: $PlayerHasShield is true) [You cleave your shield into the hydra's body leaving a gash. Blood drips off your shield.] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true) [The head of your spear pierces deep into the body of the hydra. Its thick skin no match for your weapon.] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[ You strike the body of the hydra with your sword and bash it with your shield. A well done combo!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[ You strike down on the hydra's body with your spear and shield. It leaves a nice gash and a deep puncture.] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true) [You cleave the massive blade of your greatsword deep into the hydra's body. The gash is about three feet long with blood gushing from it!] You jump back slight as the hydra rears its heads back and goes to strike! [[Dodge!]] [[Hold out your weapon!]] [[Slice the throat!]] (if: $PlayerHasShield is true)[ [[Block]] ]

You open the arena door and sunlight shines brightly across the doorway. The men charge out into the fields as free men. Meanwhile, you and Thomas walk out together free as the days you were born. You walk slowly across the sunlit road. "This has been an interesting adventure, my friend," Thomas says. "To think that we would have made it this far. You deserve something for all your efforts. While I may not have my castle anymore, I do have a small home in Wentworth about a three days journey from here. I would love for you to meet me there. Perhaps next we could restore my nobility and move on from this horrible life. Perhaps you could even join me as a noble yourself one day." Thomas turns to you and gives you a hug that, though uncomfortable, is still a warm gesture. "So what now, my friend?" [[Run off alone]] [[Go with Thomas]] [[Part ways peacefully]]

As the hug draws to a close, you look Thomas deep in the eyes and push him down before you sprint off into the distance. "You fucking bastard!" Thomas cries out, but you can barely make out the words with the thought of freedom weighing heavily on your mind and the brisk air flowing betwixt your cheeks as you run. Not knowing where else to go you have two things on your mind, Wentworth and an underwhelming epilogue. Alas, either way you know you have achieved victory. [[Go to Wentworth]]

You and Thomas travel off down the road with your everlasting freedom. You walk for days until you reach his small home in Wentworth, a cottage that looks like something out of a painting with a background that only Bob Ross could have designed. There you take your leave and finally get some clothes on your back and a fire to keep you warm. Congrats on completing your adventure, traveler! YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You take the three days travel in cold nights and warm days all on your naked lonesome. Though you don't know exactly what the home looks like, you still manage to find it with little problem. A small cottage belonging to Thomas rests in front of you within a forest scene. [[Live out your days]] [[Rob the place]]

You break into Thomas's home, fetch a nice meal, and rest cozy in a pair of his finest clothing. Thomas is never seen, and you assume the worst has happened to him. Just because he lost his dreams, doesn't mean that you have lost yours though. Perhaps you could end up being a noble after all. YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You break into Thomas's home and steal everything in sight right down to the last fork. You throw it all in a massive sack that you came across in your plunder and walk to the nearest town to sell your haul. You fetch a tasty sum of gold, enough to buy clothing finally and get meals for half a lifetime. Congrats adventurer! You stuck around for an epilogue that proved you were only slightly a dick, but hey, you still reaped the rewards! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You check the foods and find a delectable steak that looks good enough to eat. (if: $PlayerHasKnife is false)[ [[Grab a knife]] ] [[Go through the door]] [[Eat the steak]] (set: $PlayerHasSteak to true)

You grab a knife off the counter, it's not overly sharp, but it could cut with enough force applied. (if: $PlayerHasSteak is false)[ [[Check the foods]] ] [[Go through the door]] (set: $PlayerHasKnife to true)

You didn't head the caution warning (Not that you had a choice) and stumbled into the griffin den! Something appears off though as there are five beds of hay and only one griffin resting with its head tucked into its feathers. "Oh my, what a beautiful creature," Thomas whispers. He walks over to the griffin. "Hmm...this one's name is Anrie. What a pretty name for such a beautiful creauture. Best be safe not to disturb it, they can be quite nasty creatures when they are angry." [[Wake the griffin]] [[Attempt to sneak past]] [[Slap the griffin's ass]]

You were stupid enough to jostle a sleeping griffin awake. It cries out in anger before leaping at you with its wings spread wide. [[ Hold out your sword ]] [[Grapple]] [[ Swing your fist ]] (if: $PlayerHasSteak is true)[ [[Throw the steak]] ]

(if: $dexterity >= 14) [ You sneak past the griffin with grace like a ninja in the night. You even avoid the pressure plate in the center of the floor. Good job adventurer! A door sits in front of you, but it appears to be hooked to a trap. that will set off an alarm. [[Disarm the trap]] [[Screw it, go through the door]] ] (if: $dexterity < 14)[ You attempt to sneak past the griffin without making a peep, but you accidentally step on a pressure plate. Thomas's face lights up with surprise as the griffin awakes and leaps at you with it's wings spread. (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[ [[ Hold out your sword ]] ] [[ Swing your fist ]] [[Cower in fear ]] ]

(if: $intelligence >=15) [Snap! You cut the wires for the trap expertly and the trap is disarmed. You go through the door and walk up a long and winding staircase much like the one that took you down this path to begin with. You reach the top and find a well lit room with the door slightly ajar. The soft sweet voice of a woman singing can be heard on the other side. [[ Listen to the music ]] [[Barge into the room ]] ] (if: $intelligence < 15) [ GAME OVER While fiddling with the trap you end up accidentally crossing a couple wires and got lost in all of the madness that was brought about by a single trap. In the end, you accidentally got a cord wrapped around your neck with no clear reason how and it stangled you. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

(if: $strength >= 14)[You push your way through the door and notice that the trap broke instantly from your immense strength. You walk up a long and winding staircase much like the one that took you down this path to begin with. You reach the top and find a well lit room with the door slightly ajar. The soft sweet voice of a woman singing can be heard on the other side. [[ Listen to the music ]] [[Barge into the room ]] ] (if: $strength < 14)[ You barge through the door to have the trap get set off! Ropes and gears all interact with each other until you start to hear the ringing of what sounds like a dinner bell! You hear the cries of multiple griffins as they come swooping down into the room for feeding time! [[Run while you can]] [[Watch the griffins]] (if: $PlayerHasSteak is true)[ [[Throw the steak out]] ] ]

You hold out your sword, quivering as you do. The griffin flies through the air and in its sleepy state impales itself on your blade. It cries out in pain before falling limp. You hear more griffin cries in the distance. You see a door on the other end of the room, but it appears to be rigged to a trap. [[Disarm the trap]] [[Screw it, go through the door]]

You swing your fist with great force and clock the griffin square in the beak, but you also hurt your hand in the process. As you wimper with your hand, the griffin gets to its feet and leaps once more. [[ Hold out your sword ]] [[Grapple]]

GAME OVER You cower in fear as the griffin flies at you. Honestly, I don't know why you would choose this option, but I have a feeling you were hoping for a funny message. You die as the griffin pecks at your skull with enough force to shatter it. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

(if: $dexterity >=16) [Success! You grapple the griffin like the destrous sonofabitch you are. As it leaps you grab it by the beak and swing your body, bringing it to the floor. [[Let it go ]] [[Break its neck]] ] (if: $dexterity < 16) [ GAME OVER You try to grapple the griffin but end up making some weird maneuver that looks like a child floundering around. The griffin quickly makes short work of you and pecks your skull open. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] ]

You let the griffin go, but it is still angry at you! It leaps at you again! [[ Hold out your sword ]] [[Grapple]] [[ Swing your fist ]]

You show no mercy as you break the griffin's neck with one twist of your arms. A little overkill, but oh well. A door sits in front of you, but it appears to be hooked to a trap. that will set off an alarm. [[Disarm the trap]] [[Screw it, go through the door]]

You stand and listen to the woman sing. Her voice makes you feel weak to your knees and more calm than you have ever felt in your whole life. "My god, I would make this woman my wife, just by hearing her voice. It is truly intoxicating. I must meet her!" Thomas says. [[Barge into the room ]]

You barge into the room with Thomas and it is a sight to behold. The room is covered in ornate objects made of solid gold, brass, and steel. An oak bed fit for a queen with purple drapes that match those on the windows. A beautiful woman dressed in a silken nightgown sits on the window's ledge. As you barge into the room she jumps. "What are you doing here!?" she cries. [["I heard the singing. Your voice is beautiful."]] [["I'm here to rob you"]] [["Not much. What're you doin?"]]

You dodge out of the way of the heads! A great maneuver and wise at that! The attack leaves the hydra open for attack! [[Strike the body once more!]] [[Run away!]] [[Strike the heads!]]

(if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You hold out your sword and it impales the hydra through the mouth! It immobolizes the head and deals a large amount of damage! ] (if: $PlayerhasShield is true)[ You hold out your shield and it blocks the hydra's head. Not quite holding out a weapon but it was effective!] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[You hold out your sword and it impales the hydra through the mouth! It immobolizes the head and deals a large amount of damage!] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true)[You hold out your spear and it impales the hydra through the mouth! It immobolizes the head while not cutting it off! Good show!] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true)[You hold out your greatsword and it slices through the hydra's head! A large gash is left through the entirety of the head, but it isn't cut off!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[You hold out your spear and it impales the hydra through the mouth! It immobolizes the head while not cutting it off!] The hydra rears back once more and is open for attack! [[Run away!]] [[Strike the body once more!]] [[Strike the heads!]]

The hydra's heads come crashing down upon you! You make a quick maneuver and go for the throat! (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You strike the neck of the hydra! Cutting it off, but two more quickly spawn in its place!] (if: $PlayerhasShield is true)[You strike of the many necks of the hydra with your shield. It deals blunt damage.] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[You slice the neck of the hydra with your sword while holding off another head with your shield! True bravery engulfs you!] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true)[You stab the hydra's neck with your spear! It digs in deep and from the momentum, it almost slips from your grasp.] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true)[With your great strength, you slice the neck of the hydra with your greatsword and cut one of the head clean off, but two more quickly spawn in its place!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[You stab your spear directly into the hydra's neck. It let's out a great cry as the momentum almost pulls the spear from your grasp!] The hydra is open for attack! [[Strike the body once more!]] [[Run away!]] [[Strike the heads!]]

The hydra's heads stike your shield multiple times until it tires slightly and recoils back. It is open for attack! [[Run away!]] [[Strike the heads!]] [[Strike the body once more!]]

You come charging in with weapon in hand while the hydra is readying itself for another attack! (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You strike its body with your sword and leave another gash across it! Blood pours everywhere!] (if: $PlayerhasShield is true)[You bash the body with your shield! A decent amount of damage is dealt!] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[Another strike at the hydra! You hit the body hard with sword and shield and add to the wounds it has already received! You deal a great amount of damage!] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true)[You strike the body with your spear! It impales the hydra and leaves a great wound! Blood pours out into the arena!] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true)[You come in with your almighty greatsword and strike the hydra's body with your greatsword! It leaves a large gash that pours blood everywhere!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[You strike the hydra's body with both spear and shield! While the spear impales it the shield bashes against its body! A great amount of damage is dealt as blood pours onto the battlefield!] The hydra rears back in pain. It looks weak and on the verge of death. Another strike may finish it off! It brings its heads forward and a bulge appears in its throats. Before you know it a stream of acid shoots out in your direction! [[Dodge the acid!]] [[Block with your weapon!]]

GAME OVER You go to run away but the stream of acid quickly catches up to you. The acid quickly eats through your body and turns you into a puddle. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You go in for another strike at the heads! (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[Another strike with your sword cuts a head clean off! Two more take its place though!] (if: $PlayerhasShield is true)[Another bash with your shield deals good damage and weakens another head!] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[Another strike with both your sword and your shield! You deal a great amount of damage and cut a head clean off! Two more heads appear however!] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true)[You stab another head with your spear and it goes clean through the head completely immobolizing it!] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true)[Another strike from the overwhelming force of the greatsword cuts another head clean off! Two more takes its place!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[Another strike with both spear and shield. You impale the hydra's head and immobolize it while bashing another one! Good show!] The hydra appears to be getting weak and another strike could mean the end of it! It rears its heads back and its necks bulge. Before you know it a stream of acid flies out of its mouths! [[Dodge the acid!]] [[Block with your weapon!]]

You dodge the acid expertly! Great show as you dodge and weave your way past the spray. Get ready for you final attack! [[Attack the heads]] [[Attack the body]]

You hold up your weapon to block the acid. It pours over your weapon and eats through it like nothing was there. Luckily, it did manage to shield your body from the attack, but now you have no weapon. [[Attack heads]] [[Attack body]] (set: $PlayerHasSword to false) (set: $PlayerhasShield to false) (set: $PlayerHasSwordShield to false) (set: $PlayerHasSpear to false) (set: $PlayerHasGreatsword to false) (set: $PlayerHasSpearShield to false)

You charge in for the final attack on the hydra's heads! (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You strike hard with your sword, cutting a head clean off before taking it to another head!] (if: $PlayerhasShield is true)[You strike with your shield like a true hero and the edge of it manages to cut a head off!] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[You strike hard with your sword, cutting a head clean off before taking it to another head!] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true)[You stab with your spear and manage to take off a head even though the weapon isn't meant for slicing!] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true)[With your great strength and loss of control, you make a massive swing with your greatsword and cut three heads off at once!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[You stab with your spear and manage to take off a head even though the weapon isn't meant for slicing!] The hydra tries with all its might to regenerate, but it is far too weak! The new heads come back as overengorged masses with no true shape and it falls to the ground dead! Thomas points to the exit. "Let's get outa here!" [[Exit the arena]]

You run in, careful to avoid the pools of acid! (if: $PlayerHasSword is true)[You jump high into the air and slam your sword down into the hydra's body! It lets out one last massive scream as it's heads fall to the ground with a thud. It is dead!] (if: $PlayerhasShield is true)[You hit the hydra's body with your shield and get carried away as you bash it repeatedly until it fall lifeless at your feet!] (if: $PlayerHasSwordShield is true)[You jump into the air and slam your sword down into the body of the hydra! It lets out a massive scream as its heads fall to the ground with a thud! It is dead!] (if: $PlayerHasSpear is true)[You stab your spear deep into the hydra's body farther than you expected. It falls dead at your feet as you scream in victory!] (if: $PlayerHasGreatsword is true)[You jump into the air and slice with your greatsword. Your strength is so great that you cut clean through the hydra's body! It is dead!] (if: $PlayerHasSpearShield is true)[You stab your spear deep into the hydra's body farther than you expected. It falls dead at your feet as you scream in victory!] As you relish in your victory against the hydra, Thomas points to the exit. "Let's get out of here!" He cries. [[Exit the arena]]

You run in with your bare fists and strike the first head in sight! You lose control as you enter a berserking state that you didn't even know you had and beat the hydra into submission. It is knocked out from the beating you gave it and doesn't look like it will wake up anytime soon. Thomas points to the exit. "Let's get out of here!" [[Exit the arena]] [[Finish the hydra off]]

You come running in and beat the living hell out of the hydra's body. You take it too far and almost beat the hydra to death as your fists get covered in blood. The hydra falls unconscious and doesn't look it will wake up anytime soon. Thomas points to the exit. "Let's get outa here!" [[Exit the arena]] [[Finish the hydra off]]

You and Thomas exit through the large arena doors and out onto the dirt and gravel road basked in sunlight. The cool breeze is a delight across your body. Thomas turns to you, "Well, this certainly was a grand adventure and I am pleased to call you my friend. While I may not be a king anymore, I still own a small home in Wentworth. It's a small cottage nestled in a forest just outside the town. I would love for you to come with me. Together we can work on making myself a noble once more and you will be there right at my side. What do you say?" [[Go with Thomas]] [[Run off alone]]

You take your fist and jam it straight into the hydra's chest. A little overkill, but it is still a glorious sight as the blood explodes out of the hydra's body and you rip out its heart! KALI MAAAAA! [[Exit the arena]]

She walks up to you gracefully and reaches her hand out gently. "Why thankyou. I sing when I am bored and I have been awefully bored as of late being forced to stay in my tower." [["Why don't you just leave?"]] [["Maybe, it's best you're up here. Looks like that could kill someone."]]

The woman jumps over to the bed and grabs a sword that lay underneath it! "You best be joking before I slay thee!" [["I heard the singing. Your voice is beautiful."]] [["Relax, I don't mean it."]]

She scoffs at you. "Seriously, what are you doing here? Answer me before I call the guards!" [["I heard the singing. Your voice is beautiful."]] [["I'm here to rob you"]]

"I have tried, but my father keeps sending guards after me and they bring me back up here. It is okay though. I have come to peace with it. I know once I am married he cannot keep me locked away any longer." [["Hell, I haven't even met him and I already hate him."]] [["Your father seems a bit harsh."]]

"You're one to talk, standing here naked and what not! Perhaps you and your friend should cover yourselves up." She walks over to her wardrobe and pulls out two robes and tosses them at you and Thomas. [["What? You don't like what you see?" 'Wink, Wink']] [["Perhaps you are correct"]]

She lowers the sword. "Good. You had me scared for a moment." She goes over to her wardrobe and pulls out two robes. She tosses them to you and Thomas. "Why don't you cover yourselves up. You must be chilly." [["What? You don't like what you see?" 'Wink, Wink']] [["Perhaps you are correct"]]

The woman walks up to you, blushing. She places her hands on softly on your shoulders before she knees you right in the groin! You bend over in pain. "That outa teach you not to court a princess so voraciously." "I assure you, princess Beatrice, my friend meant to harm," Thomas says as he dresses himself in his robe. "By the way, your voice is as beautiful as ever." The princess bows to Thomas. "Why, thank you. If I might ask, how is it you know my name?" [["That's Thomas. Your father locked him up."]] [[You bitch!]]

You and Thomas both dress in your robes. "See, isn't that better?" the woman says. "It is. Thank you princess Beatrice," Thomas says. The princess looks at Thomas with confusion. "How is it you know my name?" [["That's Thomas. Your father locked him up."]]

Thomas looks at the princess. "It's true, princess. It is I, Thomas Baker. You father locked me up for a reason I am not sure of after I was exiled from my kingdom." The princess places her hands on Thomas's shoulders. "I can't believe daddy would do such a thing." [["Your father seems a bit harsh."]] [["Hell, I haven't even met him and I already hate him."]]

"You got what you rightly deserved, you foul wanker," the princess says. "She is correct, friend. You did come off rather strongly," Thomas says. "So, why is it you know my name?" the princess asks. [["That's Thomas. Your father locked him up."]]

"He has his moments," the princess says. "Perhaps I could help you out though. There is a a secret passage from my room to the outside of the castle wall." "That would be wonderful of you to let us use it, Beatrice," Thomas says. "There is one problem, however. The way is blocked by a demon. A ghoul if you will. My father placed it there to ensure that nobody would be able to get up through the passage and harm me." [["That won't be a problem!"]] [[Persuade: "Would you give us something to help with the spirit?"]]

The princess gets offended by your remark, "Well, if you hate him so much, how about we go talk with him?" The princess pulls a cord attached to her bed which sets off a loud alarm. Before you know it, you are swarmed by guards that haul you off and take you to the king! The king sits on his throne and glares at you menacingly. Five guards surround you and you can spot a ceremonial suit of armor with a sword and shield on the side of the room unprotected. "So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]] [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]]

In the moment of life and death you decided to run off and leave Thomas behind. You burst through the door of the castle wall and run out onto the road. The guards give chase but give up hope as you run off into the woods. The last thing you hear from the castle is Thomas's cries of pain as the arrows pierce his body. YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You and Thomas make a break for the door of the castle wall. You burst through it with a heavy slam and take off down the road. The guards give chase but stop after you reach the forest. You and Thomas take a breather. "Thank you for your help old friend. Without you I would have surely been killed. We should make our way to Wentworth now. I have a small home there where we can rest. Then maybe we can work on making myself a noble once more and with you at my side!" You and Thomas take off into the woods until you finally reach your safe haven. A job well done and a fitting reward for your troubles. YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

"Very well then," the princess says. She walks over to her bed and pulls a cord. The bed shifts to the side to reveal a trapdoor underneath. "Best of luck on your journey. May you live through the rest of your time in this place." [[Go down the trapdoor]]

(if: $charisma >= 14)[ "Why certainly," Beatrice says. She walks over to a shelf and pulls down a flute with runic symbols engraved across it. "When you see the ghoul, play this flute. It will calm the spirit long enough to let you pass. (set: $PlayerHasFlute to true) ] (if: $charisma < 14)[ I do believe the two of you should be able to fair well against the spirit.] Beatrice goes over to her bed and pulls a cord. The bed shifts to the side to reveal a trapdoor. "Best of luck on your journey." [[Go down the trapdoor]]

You open the trapdoor and climb the ladder down to a dark, wet tunnel. Though barely able to see, you still manage to find your way to an opening that lets out into a large cavern behind a waterfall. The water glows slightly from the glowshrooms on the lake's floor. You hear a moaning that grows louder and louder. Thomas jumps at the sound. A creature jolts past you at a blinding speed. You turn to face it, but the sight terrifies you slightly. It is the ghoul that Beatrice spoke of. It stands on all fours with its clawed fingers digging into the ground. Its demonic, pale body makes Thomas cower in fear. It lunges at you to attack! [[Dodge the attack]] [[Slice with your blade]]

You slice the air, but miss badly. You receive a large gash on your side from the demon's claws. As you turn around to face it once more, you notice that it has slowed and it is open for attack! [[Attack the demon with your sword]] [[Run from the demon]] (if: $PlayerHasFlute is true)[ [[Play the flute]] ]

You narrowly make it out of the way, still receiving a cut from the demon's claws. It burns like unholy fire, but the beast is left open for an attack! [[Attack the demon with your sword]] (if: $PlayerHasFlute is true)[ [[Play the flute]] ] [[Run from the demon]]

You run in and manage to catch the ghoul off guard. You give it a nice gash on its side. It cries out in an unknown language to you. It charges at you once more with its blinding speed! [[Block!]] [[Jump]] (if: $intelligence >= 16)[ [[Throw soul spear ]] ]

You play the flute and a sweet melody comes out as if by magic. Waves of visible sound soon fill the cavern as the ghoul wavers back and forth. It tries to run at you, but falls over instead. It is fast asleep. [[Swim for it!]] [[Snap its neck]]

GAME OVER You attempt to run from the ghoul, but it quickly regains its stamina and gives chase. Before you know it, it is on top of you and claws out your heart before doing the same to Thomas. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You and Thomas dive into the water and swim across the lake inside the castle walls. You reach the other side with sore bodies, but hopeful spirits. You notice a small trapdoor in the castle wall, built there as an escape hatch. [[Exit.]]

You show no mercy as you walk up to the sleeping ghoul and snap its neck with little effort. It lies dead at your feet. [[Swim for it!]]

You hold your sword up and the ghoul slams directly into it. It gets knocked out from the impact of its skull on your steel. [[Swim for it!]] [[Snap its neck]]

You attempt to jump out of the way, but the ghoul catches you and bites your leg! Thomas quickly jumps in and beats the pulp out of it as it munches on you. (set: $PlayerBitten to true) [[Swim for it!]]

As the ghoul charges at you, you charge up a long spear made of pure magic and throw it. The spear flies down the ghoul's mouth and instantly kills it as it slides on the ground and rests at your feet. [[Swim for it!]]

You and Thomas exit through the escape hatch in the castle wall. You are finally free! Thomas stands with you as a friend. "This has been an interesting adventure, my friend," he says. "To think that we would have made it this far. You deserve something for all your efforts. While I may not have my castle anymore, I do have a small home in Wentworth about a three days journey from here. I would love for you to meet me there. Perhaps next we could restore my nobility and move on from this horrible life. Perhaps you could even join me as a noble yourself one day." [[Run off alone]] [[Go with Thomas]]

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<div id="TitleScreen"> <img src="GameAssets/Castle.jpg"> WELCOME, ADVENTURER! THIS IS ESCAPE: A NOBLE TALE! [[Press start to begin|PointMechanics]] <div> <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/IntroMusic.wav"></audio>

"That's what I thought," the guard says as he puts his sword away. He walks away with a half smile and you stand there full of missed opportunity. (if: $PlayerHasMirror is true)[ [[Shine the light off the mirror onto the hay]] ] [[Pry the bars off the cell]] [[Wait for the guard to come around again]]

(if: $dexterity >= 13)[ The guard unlocks your cell and goes in for the attack. He swings his sword down, but with increased dexterity you manage to dodge out of the way in the small area. You even grab the key as you pass by. You get out of the cell and lock it behind you! Great job! Thomas looks at you with wide eyes as the guard tries to get you through the bars. That was amazing! Thomas says. "Mind helping a guy out?" [[Help Thomas out]] [[Walk away]] ] (if: $dexterity < 13)[ GAME OVER The guard steps into your cell, accepting your challenging words. He slices you up quickly and walks away with a smile on his face and a skip in his step. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

(if: $charisma >= 14)[ The guard cracks half a smile and unlocks the cell. He steps in with his sword lowered. He removes his pants and awaits pleasure, but to his surprise you knock him over the head with his own sword and swipe his key! You quickly lock him in the cell. "Good show!" Thomas says. Mind helping a guy out?" [[Help Thomas out]] [[Walk away]] ] (if: $charisma < 14)[ the guard scoffs. "You think I would dare lay with the likes of you?" He walks away with a smug look on his face and you stand there with a missed opportunity. (if: $PlayerHasMirror is true)[ [[Shine the light off the mirror onto the hay]] ] [[Pry the bars off the cell]] [[Wait for the guard to come around again]] ]

Through the power of great intelligence, you catch the guard on fire as if with your mind! He lets out a scream of pain that is quickly snuffed out and when the smoke clears nothing more than a pile of ash remains on the floor inside the guard's armor. You grab the key from the pile of ash. [[Unlock the Cell]]

You walk away from Thomas and leave him to stew in his own filth. Thomas presses his face against the bars. "If you walk away, I will call the guards down here and they will end you!" [[Help Thomas out]]

You wait patiently in your cell for the guard to come around once more. It takes a while, but he finally comes back down the stairs and goes straight for your cell. "You better not try any funny business again." he says. "If you do, this time I will end you." [["Funny, I was thinking the same thing."]] [["Like you could actually kill me."]]

The guard lunges at you through the cell. You jump back to avoid his grasp. He loses his motivation quickly and walks off. "You're lucky the king wants you two kept alive! I will be sure to get you back during your torture tomorrow." In the upset, the guard failed to realized that he dropped his key. You spot it on the ground! You scoop the key up quickly. [[Unlock the Cell]]

(if: $charisma < 14)[I don't quite understand why, but you and Thomas stand there and make silly faces at the spider like it will eventually do something. [[Attack]] [[Run Away|Go to the door]] (if: $dexterity >= 13)[ [[Jump around the spider]] ] (if: $intelligence >= 14) [ [[Fire Magic Missile]] ] ] (if: $charisma >= 14)[I don't quite understand why, but you and Thomas stand there and make silly faces at the spider like it will eventually do something....but wait! After about five minutes of silly facery, the spider gets embarrassed. It's body blushes and it crawls away. You are free to pass! [[Continue down the path]] ]

You pick up a rock from the stone hallway and chuck it violently at the spider. It makes quite an impressive thud, but falls to the ground. It was a good attempt though. [[Attack]] [[Run Away|Go to the door]] (if: $dexterity >= 13)[ [[Jump around the spider]] ] (if: $intelligence >= 14) [ [[Fire Magic Missile]] ]

The crystal Thomas gave you begins to glow a bright green. It color slowly envelops your body as you dematerialize from the world. You awaken in a place devoid of color with a strange god-like being looking down on you. "I have seen your struggles, adventurer, and I am here to help you get back." The being waves its arm over you and pictures scroll across the empty void of different timelines and events. Some you have witness, some you have not. "These images represent each version of you that has attempted to escape from this place you reside. Please select one and you will be taken to that moment. Your consciousness shall replace the you that resides in that timeline. I trust you will make the right choice." [[Go back to the beginning]] [[Go back to when you escaped your cell]] [[Go back to when you met the king]] [[Go back to when the guards noticed you had escaped]] [[Go back to when you and Thomas made the jump off the waterfall]] [[Go back to when you and Thomas entered the dark hallway]] [[Go back to when you and Thomas entered the kitchen]]

An image appears before you of when you were brought before the king. You and Thomas are on your knees and chained. The king is looking down on you menacingly. The god-like being looks down on you. "If this is your desired location, step through the image and you will be taken there. If not, please choose another." [[Step through]] [[Choose another|CrystalMechanics]]

"So, you thought you could just escape my walls did you?" his voice echoes though the throne room. "What do you have to say for yourself?" [["We were wrongly imprisoned!"]] [["Why was Thomas locked up?"]]

An image appears of you and Thomas standing in the hallway of prison cells. Thomas is thanking you for freeing him and awkwardly pulling a crystal from his ass to give to you as a gift. The god-like being looks down on you. "If this is your desired location, step through the image and you will be taken there. If not, please choose another." [[Step through|Help Thomas out]] [[Choose another|CrystalMechanics]]

An image appears of you and Thomas walking down a dimly lit and moist hallway. An alarm bell rings out and Thomas is telling you to run... The god-like being looks down on you. "If this is your desired location, step through the image and you will be taken there. If not, please choose another." [[Step through|Continue down the path]] [[Choose another|CrystalMechanics]]

An image appears before you of you and Thomas at the end of the waterways. A massive waterfall leads to a massive lake. You and Thomas jump for it and fall down to the lake below. The god-like being looks down on you. "If this is your desired location, step through the image and you will be taken there. If not, please choose another." [[Step through|Jump for it!]] [[Choose another|CrystalMechanics]]

An image appears before you of you and Thomas struggling to find your way in a dark hallway. The footsteps of guards are behind you, but they cannot see either. The god-like being looks down on you. "If this is your desired location, step through the image and you will be taken there. If not, please choose another." [[Step through|Take the path to the right]] [[Choose another|CrystalMechanics]]

An image appears of you and Thomas charging your way through a hallway until the two of you charge right into the kitchen. Thomas quickly bars the door to stop the guards. The god-like being looks down on you. "If this is your desired location, step through the image and you will be taken there. If not, please choose another." [[Step through|Take the path to the left]] [[Choose another|CrystalMechanics]]

An image appears before you that is completely blank. A clean slate, a humble new beginning to restart your tale. You may not have been strong enough, quick enough, or smart enough. If that is the case, you know this path is for you. The god-like being looks down on you. "If this is your desired location, step through the image and you will be taken there. If not, please choose another." [[Step through|PointMechanics]]

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Your stomach growls as you chow down on the steak. You think of all the times you ate luxorious meals before you were locked up and savor every last bite. You don't know if this will haunt you later, but at least you have a full belly now. [[Go through the door]] (if: $PlayerHasKnife is false)[ [[Grab a knife]] ]

With the courage of someone with nothing else left to lose, you sneak up behind the griffin and plant a firm hand across it's backside. It springs awake and launches forward straight into the door on the other end of the room. The door falls to pieces and the trap is sprung. The griffin on the other hand is knocked out entirely. "Well, if that ain't a way to do it!" Thomas says. "Way to go! Almost reminds me of a woman I once laid with an enormous rear that was utterly bodacious, but I'm sure you don't want to hear about that. Onward we go!" [[Onward!]] [[Question Thomas about his sex life]]

You go through the door and up the winding stairs on the other side. Near the top you hear a beautiful voice singing a song of old. While you haven't heard this voice before, it is intoxicating. As you reach the top of the stairs the singing gets louder and you can make out the words of freedom. The door sits slightly ajar and sunlight basks the room on the other side. [[Barge into the room ]] [[ Listen to the music ]]

"If you must know. Her name was Helen. She and I had a lovely little fling. She was into all sorts of things and didn't mind it when I tortured her a bit. She may have been a slave in my kingdom, but she was one of the greatest loves I ever had. It was a shame when she got executed, but it's not like I could have opened myself up to the world about it. Nobles and slaves just don't mix." Thomas's eyes grow sad and a tear falls onto his cheek. "If only I could go back in time, I would take her away somewhere beautiful like we used to talk about. But I can't keep thinking about it. Onward we must go if we want to escape." [[Onward!]]

As the griffin flies towards you, you throw the steak that you stole from the kitchen off into the corner of the room. The griffin stops immediately and scrambles for the steak. It gobbles it up quick, but its back is turned! [[Stab it in the back]] [[Ride it like a pony]] (if: $intelligence >= 14)[ [[Ignite the griffin!]] ]

You run up behind the griffin and stab it straight in the back like a ruthless dictator! It falls to the floor in a puddle of blood and you grunt madly as you rip the sword out. "Bit ruthless if you ask me," Thomas says. "Spitting image of my father almost." A door sits in front of you, but it appears to be hooked to a trap. that will set off an alarm. [[Disarm the trap]] [[Screw it, go through the door]]

(if: $strength >= 14)[ Your childish self resonates from within as you sprint up to the griffin and jump on its back. It jumps back and forth wildly like a bull and you are the clown, but with your great strength you manage to stay on until it tires itself out and collapses to the floor! A door sits in front of you, but it appears to be hooked to a trap. that will set off an alarm. ] (if: $strength < 14)[ Your childish self resonates from within as you sprint up to the griffin and jump on its back. It flails wildly back and forth like a bull and you are the clown, but due to your lack of strength you can't hold on long and are sent flying across the room ragdoll style. You stand back up as the griffin lunges towards you! [[ Hold out your sword ]] [[Grapple]] [[ Swing your fist ]] ] (if: $strength >= 14)[ [[Break its neck]] [[Screw it, go through the door]] [[Disarm the trap]] ]

With the power of your great mind you stare the griffin down and it quickly goes up in flame! It becomes nothing more than a pile of ash on the floor! "Wow...Remind me never to cross you. I don't feel like being barbequed any time soon," Thomas says. A door sits in front of you, but it appears to be hooked to a trap. that will set off an alarm. [[Disarm the trap]] [[Screw it, go through the door]]

Unknown. Your look at your body, the cuts and bruises make it unrecognizable to the human eye. All that is clearly able to be seen is that you are human, but at least you aren't something crazy like a talking animal. Or maybe you are? No judging here. "You gonna give that mirror back?" Thomas says. [[Give the mirror back]] [[Persuade: Maybe I could hold onto it.]] [[Shatter the mirror]]

You take the mirror and savagely shatter it over your knee. Sure there are cuts, but they are almost indistinguishable amongst the other cuts across your body. "What the hell you do that for?" Thomas shouts. A guard comes down the hall and taps on your cell. His armor gleams off the small sliver of light from your cell's window. "What do you think you're doing talking to that piece of trash?" "Shut up, wanker" Thomas yells. "I ain't no trash. Twas a noble before you lot invaded." The guard turns to Thomas. "You sure got a nasty mouth on you. Just wait till tomorrow, I'll make your torture last a good while. The guard spits in Thomas's face and wanders off down the hall. Thomas looks at you with hard eyes. "We gotta get outa here." [["How do you propose we do that?"]] [["Are you crazy? They will kill us!"]] (set: $MirrorShattered to true)

You scoop up all the shattered pieces of the mirror into a nice pile. "It's too late, mate. Mirror's already shattered and their ain't no use in pieces. Might as well toss them," Thomas says. The guard lumbers his way down the stone steps and stops in front of your cell. The key to the cells hangs delicately off his belt with a loose string. "Boy you lot just wither away don't you? What you got in your hand there?" [[Toss the shards in his face]] [[Swallow the shards]] [[Stab the guard with a long shard]]

With your quick wits you toss the shards in the guard's face. Without thinking he slams his hands to his face to try and ease the pain, but he only makes it worse. The shards cause him to go blind as he falls, to the ground and hits his head against the bars of Thomas's cell. You quickly notice that his keys fell to the ground amidst the ruckus and landed next to your cell. You scoop the key up instantly. [[Unlock the Cell]]

GAME OVER You swallow the shards like an nitwit and the guard laughs in your face. Though it takes a while and there are some uncomfortable movements involved, you innevitably die from internal bleeding. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You quickly grab the longest shard of the bunch and attempt to stab the gaurd. Too bad you forgot about his armor and the shard breaks more as it strikes. "Haha. I can't believe you actually tried that. Don't worry, I will make sure your torture is extra painful tomorrow," the gaurd says as he walks away. [[Pry the bars off the cell]] [[Wait for the guard to make his rounds again]]

You wait patiently for the guard to come around again. It takes a while, but he finally lumbers his way back into the room. "Better not try any of that funny business again or your torture will come sooner than expected." [[Toss the shards in his face]] [["Watch it or I will take you down."]] [[Swallow the shards]]

The king looks at you, intrigued by your answer. "Oh really? And why is that?" [["I used to be a mercenary"]] [[Fight your way out!]] (if: $intelligence >= 12)[ [[create fire in your hand]] ]

"I find that hard to believe!" the king says as he stands up from his throne. He walks down to you and presses a finger sharply into your chest. "You best learn your place or I will put you there myself." [[Headbut the king]] [[Fight your way out!]] [[Subdue the king]]

You make a break for it across the room dragging Thomas with you. The guards give chase, but hesitate slightly as you grab the sword and shield from the suit of armor! You turn to face the guards and king you all of their weapons drawn and a large chandelier hangs above them. [[Attack!]] [[Wait for an opportunity]] [[Subdue the king]] (if: $dexterity >= 15)[ [[Throw the sword at the chandelier]] ]

You swing your head straight into the king's causing him to bleed profusely from his nose. He grips it hard as he makes his way back to his thrown. "Kill them! he cries out to the guards. The guards begin to circle around you. [[Fight your way out!]] [[Punch the guards]]

You grab the king and twist his arm behind his back until you hear a crack. Meanwhile grab his sword with your other hand and hold it to his throat. "You'll never get away with this!" the king gasps. [["Let us walk or the king dies!"]] [["Tell you men to drop their weapons."]] [[Drag him up to the throne]]

GAME OVER You charge at the guards, but with the combined effort of them and the king, they manage to take you down and stab you repeatedly until you are a lifeless corpse lying in a pool of your own blood. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You wait for an opportunity and like lightning, you overtake the guards in minutes with a style that screams you must be decendant from vikings. The king runs to his throne and pulls a lever. The throne slides backwards and reveals a hidden passageway. The king runs down into the passageway. [[Follow the king]] [[Run for the doorway!]]

You whip your sword at the chandelier and successfully strike the rope that holds it up. It falls with a great crash causing all the guards to fall at once! Great job! The king runs for his throne and pulls a lever. The throne shifts backwards revealing a hidden passageway that he runs into. [[Follow the king]] [[Run for the doorway!]]

"Hmm. Perhaps we can help each other out then." the king says as he stands from his throne. "I will let you go free if you kill your friend here. Then perhaps we can talk to you about other work. What do you say?" Thomas looks at you with sad eyes. "You wouldn't kill a friend, would you?" [[Kill Thomas]] [[Subdue the king]] [[Refuse]]

The king looks at you like he just saw the greatest show around. "It seems you have talents after all," he says with a smile. "Perhaps we can work something out. What would you say if I let you go free and you work for me as a healer or perhaps a warpriest?" [[Agree]] [[Disagree]]

GAME OVER You attempt to punch the guards but really just end up breaking your hands on their hard steel armor. Nice try though. I'm sure whatever god you believe in appreciated the effort, but the guards surely didn't as they stabbed you mercilessly. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You charge down into the tunnel with Thomas right behind you. You run for a while until light shines at the end. You charge out into an open field outside the castle walls right behind the king. "You'll never get away with this!" the king yells as he turns around to face you. He pulls out his sword, but you still have your shield. [[Run from the king]] [[Attack the king]]

You make a break for the doorway with Thomas following closely behind. Guards are scarce, but they will spot you the moment you charge out the door. You can spot the gate with only two guards remaining next to it and a large piece of wood leaned against the wall leading to the top that you may be able to jump up with. [[Follow the king]] [[Try to make the jump]] [[Charge the main gate!]]

You charge the main gate with shield in hand and a fire in your heart that screams hero or perhaps madman. The two guards hold out their sword but they just deflect off your shield as you plow through them and out the main gate. You and Thomas run for a long time down the road and make a few turns before finally coming to a stop without a guard in sight. "Phew! That was a hell of a run!" Thomas says. "I'm glad we made it." Thomas turns to you and gives you a hug. It's a little awkward, but still feels nice. "Let's return to Wentworth and find a way to become noble once more my friend. Perhaps you can become a noble too!" YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

"Don't listen to them men!" the king yells. The guards eyes all turn fierce as they charge despite the king being held hostage. You notice a lever next to the throne. [[Pull the lever]] [[Try to fight]]

"You heard them! Drop your weapons!" the king says. The guards lay their weapons down and Thomas walks over and collects them. "What do you suppose we do now?" Thomas asks. [[Drag him up to the throne]] [[Walk out the main gate]]

You drag the king up to his throne with the guards following with their weapons drawn. You notice a lever next to the throne and decide to pull it. The throne moves backwards and reveals a secret passageway. The king elbows you in the gut and you drop his sword. He scoops it up and runs down the passageway. [[Follow the king through the passageway]] [[Punch the guards]]

You and Thomas charge your way out of the area as fast as you can. The king tries to give chase, but loses you as you take a turn into the wilderness. You run for a long time until you finally stop to rest. "Phew! That was a hell of a run!" Thomas says. "I'm glad we made it." Thomas turns to you and gives you a hug. It's a little awkward, but still feels nice. "Let's return to Wentworth and find a way to become noble once more my friend. Perhaps you can become a noble too!" YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

GAME OVER The king didn't appear to have a full grasp on the situation but you were wrong. As you charge in with your shield, the king makes a manuever that blindsides you and he cuts you down where you stand. As you lay on the grassy field, the king grabs Thomas and hauls him back inside. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

GAME OVER You leap on top of Thomas like a madperson and put your hands on his throat. He struggles and flails his arms and legs, but after a minute or so it stops and his body lies lifeless on the ground. You stand up and take a deep breath as you glare at the king. "Hahaha... Good work. Now let us discuss the terms of your release. Or better yet, guards! Kill them!" The guards quickly swarm around you and take you down. Your body soon lay next to Thomas's surrounded by a pool of blood. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

"I figured you'd be weak, but I am a man of second chances," the king says as he walks up to you and places a finger to your chest. "Now, kill Thomas or I will have my guards kill you!" [[Kill Thomas]] [[Subdue the king]] [[Headbut the king]]

"Very good," the king says. "Guards! Let them go free, but keep an eye on them. They will prove to be useful after all." The guards walk you out of the kingdom through the main gate. [[Run from the guards]] [[Walk into town]]

The king walks down to you and places a finger on your chest. "You sure that is the move you want to make? I will give one more chance." [[Agree]] [[Headbut the king]] [[Subdue the king]]

As soon as you get the opportunity while walking to town, you and Thomas break off into a sprint and make your way through the streets and alleyways until you get out of town and are free from the guards. Thomas looks at you with a large smile and gives you an awkward hug. "Perhaps one day I will be noble again, but for now, I'm glad that I have you." YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You walk into town with the guards who escort you to your own private home. It may not be the greatest life, but you and Thomas are free to live under the king's rule. Who knows? You might even become noble one day. YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You charge down into the tunnel with Thomas right behind you aling with the guards. You run for a while until light shines at the end. You charge out into an open field outside the castle walls right behind the king. The guards charge out right after you. "You'll never get away with this!" the king yells as he turns around to face you with his sword out. [[Fight it out]] [[Run from the king]]

GAME OVER You try to fight it out with the king, but with his sword drawn and you without weapons, he quickly takes you down. It was a good effort though. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You drag the king outside into the courtyard where the main gate sits a little distance away. Each of the guards keeps their distance as you pass by until you reach the main gate. [[Slay the king]] [[Run away from it all]]

You drop the king but keep his weapon as you run up to the throne and pull the lever. The throne shifts backwards revealing a hidden passageway. [[Try to fight]] [[Run down the passageway]]

GAME OVER You try to fight, but it is hard when you only have a single sword and a swarm of guards are charging at you. You do the best you can but end up dying from a sword slicing through your neck. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio> ]

You and Thomas sprint down the secret passageway with the guards and the king hot on your tail. You burst out of the other end in a field outside the castle walls, but you don't stop running as you and Thomas sprint away fomr the castle. You eventually lose the guards and are finally free! YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You slice the throat of the king in front of all the guards and leave him to bleed out out on the ground before running off with Thomas. You sprint until you can't see the castle anymore before you finally decide to rest. "Good work back there!" Thomas says. "A bit overkill with the king though... But oh well, casualties happen. Let us make for Wentworth, dear friend." You and Thomas charge off into the wilderness, never to be seen again! YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You drop the king and run off with Thomas into the wilderness. The guards give chase for a small while, but give up quickly. YOu take rest in the woods outside the castle walls. "Thank you, friend," Thomas says as he gives you a long and awkward hug. "Perhaps one day I will become a noble again, but for now, I am just glad to have you." YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] [[Go forth to the epilogue]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

Five Years Later... You awaken to the sound of swords clashing and the smell of smoke. [[Go back to sleep]] [[Check out the sound]]

In the time when you could learn more about the future, you decided to sleep and end the epilogue. You could continue if you would like, but if not, you can always end the game. [[End Game|TitleScreen]] [[Go back|Go forth to the epilogue]]

You quickly jump from your bed and look around your chambers. Red tapestries laced with a gold trim line the walls alongside lavish blades crafted from different metals. You run to your balcony and look down upon the courtyard. A group of knights is fighting your guards while more knights burn down the buildings surrounding the courtyard. [[Jump into the fray]] [[Call for your handmaid]] [[Grab your bow]]

You quickly grab a sword from your room and jump expertly from the balcony into the battle down below. You haven't missed a beat from the years of combat training before this as you help your troops slaughter a few knights, but more keep coming from the gate. You are bound to be overtaken eventually. [[Fall back and escape]] [[Continue to your dying breath]]

Your handmaid runs into your room. "Sire! Lord Thomas's knights have stormed the castle walls. We must escape while we still can!" [[Grab your bow]] [[Jump into the fray]] [[Escape]]

You run back and grab your bow as your handmaid yells. "Sire! There are too many of them!" You don't listen to her as you go back out to your balcony and fire off arrow after arrow into the fray. You manage to take down a few knights, but they are quickly replaced as more come charging in through the castle gates! "Sire! We must escape. It is the only way to keep you safe! [[Jump into the fray]] [[Escape]]

You follow the handmaid through the twists and turns of the castle corridors until you are out of the castle walls. As you turn back, you see your old friend Thomas clad in armor and shouting to his troups from outside the castle gates. "Burn it all down, men!" he shouts. "Show that traitor what we are made of!" You run from the scene with your handmaid. "Don't worry, sire. We will reclaim the castle again. I promise you that." [[End the epilogue|TitleScreen]]

As the hug draws to a close, you tell Thomas that you want to remain friends but go your own way. "I understand, friend," Thomas says. "Perhaps we will see each other again and if I am noble again one day, I shall give you a place in my palace should you come knocking at my door. Best of luck to you!" You and Thomas each take your own path as you walk away from the castle. YOU WIN! [[Play Again?|PointMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/VictoryTrumpets.mp3"></audio>

You run up a long and winding staircase much like the one that took you down this path to begin with and are careful enough to slam the door behind you. You reach the top and find a well lit room with the door slightly ajar. The soft sweet voice of a woman singing can be heard on the other side amidst the calls of griffins. [[ Listen to the music ]] [[Barge into the room ]]

GAME OVER You decided to stick around and watch the griffins land. Bad move on your part because they all decided to attack you and Thomas at once. You may have tried to defend yourself, but without the proper knowhow you are quickly overtaken and eaten alive. [[Go back to earlier|CrystalMechanics]] <audio autoplay>\ <source src="GameAssets/GameOver.wav"></audio>

You throw out the steak that you may have been keeping for later and the griffins quickly jump it like it is the only meal they have had for days. You have an opportunity to run once again! [[Run while you can]]

You rush through the escape tunnels that are connected to the courtyard with a few men following close behind. You come out on the other side of the castle walls below the main gate and make a break for the woods. You turn back to see Thomas standing outside the main gate and between the screams of your men you hear him yell, "Burn it all down, men! Death to the traitor!" One of your men turns to you as a tear falls from your eye. "Don't worry, Sire. We will reclaim the castle, but for now we must get you to safety." [[End the epilogue|TitleScreen]]

Like the true noble you are, you decided to stick around until your dying breath. You swing like a madperson as you taken plenty of knights down with you. One of your men pulls you out of the fray. You are covered in your own blood and the blood of your enemies. You try to get back into it, but your men lead you away. "You must be protected, sire! Run while you can!" [[Fall back and escape]]

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