Grimlight

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) A voice speaks out to you as beams of light shoot by at a rapid pace. "You have been chosen to travel to Hellania, a planet that consists of darkness." Someone else speaks, you think it is Stranger Two. "It is quiet and constantly gives a pressure and ringing in your ears. It is quite annoying really. Stranger One clears his throat. "It is made up of treacherous hills, dense forest, and murky rivers. The planet tries to lure life in like a siren." <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/01/05/21/46/universe-4744175_960_720.jpg"> "Your quest, to retrieve the fragments of Lucia, the Goddess of Light's, crown. Only then can balance be restored to Heavianth. You, Ezra, are the realms only hope." The strangers land with grace and elegance. You land on your back and roll over. Bracing yourself on your hands and knees you suck in deep breaths. Stranger Two, "Welcome to [[The Crown of Lucia]]" <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_2ca47d55106445bab169fa3dae742f63.mp3" loop>

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) The gold gilded, double-doors swing open with a loud groan. The herald announces your entrance. <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/04/12/05/52/coat-of-arms-5032873_960_720.jpg"> "Ezra of Thysalen!" He backs away and keeps his head down and goes out of sight. Four guards surround the Goddess Lucia. She is seated on her throne in a weak state. "Greetings adventurer, I am sure you are tired after your long journey. Anything that my realm has to offer is at your disposal." She continues with labored breaths. "I have summoned you to discuss a matter of life on Heavianth or death." [["I'm not impressed. Clearly, the tales are more elaborate than all of this." ]] [["It is an honor to be in your presence." ]] [[Say nothing. ]] [["You mean your men dragged me here."]]

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) You are sitting at the dinner table with your younger sister, Mina. <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/11/18/18/52/bottles-1836389_960_720.jpg"> Your surroundings are bone bare, but it's home. A small fire crackles and is the only source of light in the small space. Mina: “We have to give thanks to Lucia.” Her voice becomes muffled. Your eyes fix to the fire, mesmerized by the dancing flames. "Earth to Ezra. Hello, are you even listening to me?" [[“You go ahead. Lucia will hear you.”]] [["What good does that do?"]] [[Remain silent.]]

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) Mina's face starts to redden. "Ezra, why do you have to be so moody all the time? I've lost my parents too." She pushes her chair back abruptly. "You know for the older sibling, I act more adult than you sometimes." A fist pounds against the cottage door. [[BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_f7db2cbff387419486fc7a0a6507890a.mp3" autoplay volume 5> <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_708b36c3bc9744288be03aea6e6bafa6.mp3" autoplay>

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) Mina takes your silence as permission to go forward. "Lucia, Mother of Light, hear my blessing..." A fist pounds against the cottage door. [[BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_f7db2cbff387419486fc7a0a6507890a.mp3" autoplay> <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_708b36c3bc9744288be03aea6e6bafa6.mp3" autoplay>

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) Mina begins to sofly speak her blessing to Lucia. You fake bowing your head, but peak at her through a half closed eye. You are glad you can offer this small comfort. A fist pounds against the cottage door. [[BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_f7db2cbff387419486fc7a0a6507890a.mp3" autoplay> <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_708b36c3bc9744288be03aea6e6bafa6.mp3" autoplay>

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) You creep along the wall and grab your axe before swinging the door open. Two hooded men stand in the downpour. <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/08/04/13/22/hooded-man-2580085_960_720.jpg"> They are richly dressed in robes. The sigil of Lucia clasps their cloaks. Their faces cannot be seen. “Ezra, you are needed sooner than expected. Come with us.” “Who the hell are you? Mina stay there.” Stranger One says, “There is no time you must come now.” Stranger Two reaches for your arm. “Mina, go…” Before you can finish your sentence, Stranger Two clamps down and with them, you blink out of sight. [[The Portal of Lux]] <audio src="https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/3c4e27_708b36c3bc9744288be03aea6e6bafa6.mp3" autoplay>

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) # # #Grimlight: An Interactive Adventure By: Lori Anchondo <centered><img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/06/10/01/16/book-5280551_960_720.jpg"> # # #(text-colour:#A5694F)[[Start]]

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) "How do you think your parents perished, Ezra?" <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/04/14/20/41/skulls-2231280_960_720.jpg"> This suddent shift of conversation makes you sway on your feet. [[Respond Aggressive: "They were mugged and butchered on the way to the market."]] [[Respond Guiltily: "They died in a fire, but I couldn't get them out in time."]] [[Respond Sad: "They perished at sea. It was a horrible storm."]] [[Respond Defeated: "I...I don't know."]]

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) "I was afraid that is what was what you thought," says Lucia. You become guarded. What do I have to do with any of this or the death of my parents? Please, let me go home. Mina needs me. I will not be part of your sick game!" You try to turn and walk the way you came, but the entryway has vanished. There is only a smooth marble wall. It is cool to the touch. Slamming your fist, you whirl around. Goddess Lucia is standing in front of you. Her fingertips of her outstretched hand rest on your forehead. [["Let me show you the truth."]] <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/04/05/07/41/fire-2204171_960_720.jpg">

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) A coughing fit wracks Lucia's body. A lady in waiting rushes to her side, and gives her a spoonful of a light blue liquid. Her skin briefly glows but fades away. "Your reaction is a resonable one. Honestly, I anticipated it. I just need you to know this is what is expected of you." [[Why?]]

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) What will Ezra uncover from the Goddess Lucia? Will it be more tricks or a truth she wished she never knew? <img src="https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/11/21/12/52/close-up-1845247_960_720.jpg"> Thank you for clicking and reading. Written by: Lori Anchondo Full Sail University Course: Writing for Games July 2021

(enchant:?passage,(b4r:"groove")+(b4r-size:7)+(b4r-colour:black)) A coughing fit wracks Lucia's body. A lady in waiting rushes to her side, and gives her a spoonful of a light blue liquid. Her skin briefly glows but fades away. "Your reaction is a resonable one. Honestly, I anticiapted it. I just need you to know this is what is expected of you." [[Why?]]