(set: $chosenSage to false)
(set: $chosenWarrior to false)
(set: $chosenCommoner to false)
(set: $chosenDeva to false)
(set: $chosenAnimal to false)
''(text-colour:#f76707)[(css: "font-size: 200%;")[Wheel of Samsara]]''
[[Begin your journey.->Introduction]]
(set: $chosenAsura to false)
(set: $chosenNaga to false)
(set: $karma to 0)
(set: $reincarnationCount to 0)
You stand at the edge of the cosmic ocean, the cycle of Samsara before you. Your journey through lifetimes begins now, with the ultimate goal of achieving Moksha, liberation from this cycle.
As you progress, your actions will earn or cost you Karma points. Choose wisely.
[[Continue->LifeChoice]]
A path unfolds before you, leading to your next life. Which form will you choose this time?
(text-colour:#f03e3e)[(if: $chosenSage is false)[[Become a wise sage, seeking knowledge and giving advice.->SagePath]]]
(text-colour:#d6336c)[(if: $chosenWarrior is false)[[Become a noble warrior, upholding dharma, your duty in life.->WarriorPath]]]
(text-colour:#ae3ec9)[(if: $chosenCommoner is false)[[Live as a commoner, experiencing simple joys and struggles.->CommonerPath]]]
(text-colour:#7048e8)[(if: $chosenDeva is false)[[Ascend as a Deva, a god dwelling in celestial realms.->DevaPath]]]
(text-colour:#4263eb)[(if: $chosenAnimal is false)[[Roam the earth as a majestic elephant.->AnimalPath]]]
(text-colour:#0ca678)[(if: $chosenAsura is false)[[Explore power as an Asura, a demon in caught between ambition and conflict.->AsuraPath]]]
(text-colour:#74b816)[(if: $chosenNaga is false)[[Embody a Naga, part human part cobra, wise and connected to the earth.->NagaPath]]]
(text-colour:#f59f00)[[[End your current cycle of life.->EndLife]]]
(set: $chosenSage to true)
(set: $reincarnationCount to $reincarnationCount + 1)
You are reborn as a sage, nestled in a serene valley in the Himalayas. Your days are spent in deep meditation and studying ancient scriptures. Your wisdom grows, and villagers often seek your advice. One evening, as the sun sets behind the mountains, a desperate villager comes to you. His crops are failing, and he seeks your blessing for rain.
- [[Perform a ritual to bring rain, understanding that nature must sometimes be left to its own devices.->sagePath1]]
- [[Refuse to intervene, explaining that the balance of nature must be respected, even in hard times.->sagePath2]]
You contemplate the consequences of your decision as you gaze at the star-filled sky.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]]
(set: $chosenWarrior to true)
(set: $reincarnationCount to $reincarnationCount + 1)
In this life, you are a warrior, sworn to protect the realm. Your kingdom is at peace, but corruption festers at its heart. One night, you uncover a plot by high-ranking officials to overthrow the righteous king.
- [[Expose the plot, risking your life to save the kingdom and uphold dharma.->warriorPath1]]
- [[Stay silent, preserving your life but allowing the corruption to continue.->warriorPath2]]
As you reflect on the path chosen, the winds of time whisper of another life, another choice.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]]
(set: $chosenCommoner to true)
(set: $reincarnationCount to $reincarnationCount + 1)
In this life, you are reborn as a commoner in a bustling village. Your days are filled with hard work, tending to fields and caring for your family. Despite the simplicity of your life, it's rich with the joys and sorrows of human experience. One day, a severe drought threatens your village, and you face a moral decision.
- [[Share your limited water supply with neighbors, risking your own crop.->commonerPath1]]
- [[Conserve water for your own family's survival, prioritizing their well-being.->commonerPath2]]
(set: $chosenDeva to true)
(set: $reincarnationCount to $reincarnationCount + 1)
As a Deva, you reside in the heavens, surrounded by celestial music and ethereal beauty. One day, you notice a conflict brewing on earth that threatens the cosmic balance. Your intervention could restore harmony or disrupt the natural order.
- [[Descend to earth and subtly guide humans towards peace.->devaPath1]]
- [[Observe from above, allowing karmic forces to play out without interference.->devaPath2]]
(set: $chosenAnimal to true)
(set: $reincarnationCount to $reincarnationCount + 1)
You find yourself in the forests of India, embodying a majestic elephant. Your strength is unmatched, but so is your compassion. One day, you come across a human settlement encroaching on the forest. Your actions could shape the relationship between humans and nature.
- [[Protect the forest fiercely, deterring further human encroachment.->animalPath1]]
- [[Show gentleness, hoping to foster harmony between species.->animalPath2]]
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]]
(set: $chosenAsura to true)
(set: $reincarnationCount to $reincarnationCount + 1)
In the realm of Asuras, power is the ultimate currency. You, a formidable Asura, face a critical decision in your quest for dominance. A rival group offers an alliance that would increase your power but at a great moral cost.
- [[Form the alliance, seeking to become the most powerful Asura.->asuraPath1]]
- [[Reject the offer, choosing to uphold your principles.->asuraPath2]]
(set: $chosenNaga to true)
(set: $reincarnationCount to $reincarnationCount + 1)
As a Naga, you possess ancient wisdom and a deep connection to the earth's secrets. Residing in the mystical Patala, you guard a sacred treasure. One day, a group of adventurers seeks your treasure, believing it will cure their land's ailments.
- [[Share the treasure, trusting in the goodness of their intent.->nagaPath1]]
- [[Guard the treasure, as it is not meant for mortal hands.->nagaPath2]]
(text-colour:#0ca678)[Karma Points: $karma]
You approach the end of your long journey, carrying the weight of countless lives and the wisdom gained from each. The cosmic ocean lies before you, its waters reflecting your myriad experiences. It's time to see if you have achieved Moksha, liberation from Samsara, or if the cycle is yet to continue.
(if: $karma >= 100)[
The universe opens its arms to you in a warm embrace. You feel a profound sense of peace and understanding. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is no longer a binding force. You have achieved Moksha, transcending the physical confines of the world. As you merge with the cosmic consciousness, you realize that every choice was a step on the path to this moment. Congratulations, enlightened one, for you have found your liberation.
]
(elseif: $karma >= 50 and $karma < 100)[
The waters of the cosmic ocean stir gently. You have walked the path with intent and purpose, yet there are lessons still to be learned. Your journey through Samsara is not yet complete, but you stand closer to enlightenment. With renewed determination, you prepare to dive into another cycle, armed with the wisdom of your past lives. The journey continues, and with it, the chance to achieve ultimate liberation.
]
(else:)[
The cosmic ocean remains a vast and impenetrable mystery. Your journey through Samsara has been tumultuous, with choices that have led you astray from the path to enlightenment. The cycle calls to you again, offering another chance to seek understanding and redemption. You gather your resolve and step forward, ready to embrace another life, another opportunity to seek Moksha.
]
[[Go back->LifeChoice]]
(set: $karma to $karma + 10)
You perform the ritual. Weeks later, rain nourishes the land. But, it also floods nearby villages. The complexity of your decision weighs heavily on your soul.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]](set: $karma to $karma - 5)
You refuse to intervene. The villager leaves disheartened. Later, you learn the village suffered greatly, but their resilience grew, as did their respect for nature.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]](set: $karma to $karma + 15)
Your bravery exposes the traitors, but at a great personal cost. The kingdom is saved, but you are gravely injured. Your sacrifice becomes a tale of legend.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]](set: $karma to $karma - 10)
Choosing silence, you watch the kingdom fall into chaos. Guilt haunts you, as does the question: could you have prevented this?
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]] (set: $karma to $karma + 20)
Your guidance leads to a peaceful resolution, but the humans grow dependent on divine intervention, weakening their self-reliance.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]] (set: $karma to $karma - 10)
By not interfering, you witness a natural, although painful, restoration of balance. The world learns a hard lesson in resilience.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]](set: $karma to $karma + 10)
Your display of might protects the forest but deepens the division between humans and wildlife. The forest remains a contested ground.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]](set: $karma to $karma - 5)
Your gentle approach inspires a few humans to advocate for coexistence, but progress is slow and the forest's fate remains uncertain.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]](set: $karma to $karma - 20)
Your power grows, but so does your notoriety. The realm becomes a reflection of your ruthless ambition, for better or worse.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]]
(set: $karma to $karma + 15)
By rejecting the offer, you lose power but gain respect. Your decision sows the seeds of a more honorable path for the Asuras.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]] (set: $karma to $karma + 15)
The adventurers use the treasure wisely, healing their land. Your trust in humanity is rewarded, but the loss of the treasure leaves Patala vulnerable.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]] (set: $karma to $karma - 10)
You protect the treasure, maintaining the sanctity of Patala. However, the land above withers, and you wonder if you could have prevented it.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]]
(set: $karma to $karma + 15)
Your selflessness strengthens the community, and your neighbors come to your aid in return. The bond within the village grows stronger, teaching everyone the value of sharing and unity.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]](set: $karma to $karma - 5)
While your crops survive, your neighbors suffer. The choice weighs heavily on your heart, as you witness the struggles of those around you and think about the complexities of survival and compassion.
[[Continue your journey->LifeChoice]]
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Wheel of Samsara
Begin your journey.