As you walk through the unknown terrain, you see something moving in the corner of your eye. You look over to see an unknown creature waving you over, wanting to get your attention.
What do you do?
[[Move towards him]]
[[Wave back]]He speaks to you fluently in your language.
Alien: Wha-? No, come here. I need to let you know about the path ahead.
[[Go towards him |Move towards him]]
[[Try to walk away]]Alien: *He sighs.* Thank you. Listen, this next area is dangerous. I tried to make it through myself, but the mixture of the rough terrain and the violent creatures made it too hard to navigate.
[["What kind of creatures are there?"]]
[["Do you need help getting through?"]]
[["I'll be fine."]]As you continue walking, he walks up to you and blocks your path.
Alien: Don't walk away, this is important.
[[It seems you don't have a choice but to listen to him.|Move towards him]]Alien: Even I don't know that. There were some that looked similar to me, just less cognitive and then there are the weird amalgamations. Everything there is unpredictable and chaotic.
[["Maybe I can help you."|"Do you need help getting through?"]]
[["Yeah, I'll be fine."|"I'll be fine."]]Alien: While I appreciate your kindness, I don't think anyone could make it through.
[["Suit yourself."|"I'll be fine."]]
[["It's worth a shot, is it not?" 50% chance to persuade him]]Alien: If you insist.
The alien backs off, letting you pass.
You don't have to go though.
[[Take the plunge]]
[[Retreat|Head back to home.]](set: $pers to (random: 1,20))
(if: $pers is <= 10)[
(go-to:"persuasion fail")]
(else:)[
(go-to:"persuasion success"))]He seems motivated.
Alien: You do have a point. Alright, I'll join you.
End: You traverse through the area with the alien. You both make it in and out alive!
[[Credits|Creds]]The alien is not pleased.
Alien: No way. You can go on alone, but I'm not going.
You're forced to go alone, should you choose to do so.
[[Go on alone. 25% chance to win.|Take the plunge]]
[[Head back to home.]]You: Maybe another time then.
Alien: Yeah, I would reccommend finding a traveling group. I heard a few people got through, but I never heard if they made it back or not.
You don't have to leave just yet.
[[Start a conversation]]
[[Leave.]](set: $suc to (random: 1,20))
(if: $suc is <= 15)[
(go-to:"ded")]
(else:)[
(go-to:"live"))]You: Hey, mind if I ask you some stuff?
Alien: Oh, sure, what's up?
The alien, now that you have a chance to observe them properly, looks like if a spider's head was replaced with the body of a human and the head of Cthulu. His skin is an ocean blue and his eyes are an emerald green.
[[Continue|Convo middleground]]
(set: $link1 to True)
(set: $link2 to True)
(set: $link3 to True)
(set: $will to 15)
Alien: I don't really have a job. I used to though. I used to be a weapons smith.
[[Why did you stop?]]
[[Was it dangerous?]]The Alien awaits your response.
(if: $link1 is True)[
(link: "What do you do for work?")[
(set: $link1 to False)
(go-to: "What do you do for work?")
]
]
(if: $link2 is True)[
(link: "Where are you from?")[
(set: $link2 to False)
(go-to: "Where are you from?")
]
]
(if: $link3 is True)[
(link: "How are you doing today?")[
(set: $link3 to False)
(go-to: "How are you doing today?")
]
]
[[I think I'm gonna head back to base.]]Alien: The demand for better weapons got the better of me. I tried to get a material in this forest here, but got jumped by... something. I don't know what.
[[Are you okay?]]
[[Well, at least you're not dead.]]Alien: I've been around multiple places, but I was born about as north of the planet as you could get.
You: That was the underwater city, right?
Alien: Yeah! Last time I was there, there was a whole lot of chaos going on. Not the main reason I wandered, but definitely one of them.
[[I actually helped with that!]]
[[Yeah, I wasn't a big fan of that place.]]Alien: Honestly, not too great.
You: Oh, what's wrong?
Alien: I'm just worried about this place. I know some family that was left in the middle of this place before the wildlife started to take over.
[[You said they weren't knowledgeable. Do they attack on sight?]]
[[I assume you never heard back from them?]]You: I can treat that for you.
You tend to the wound with ease. The alien looks pleased.
(set: $will to $will - 5)
Alien: Wow, I didn't think you knew how to help. This feels much better! How did you know?
[[Go into detail]]
[[Relate it to humans]]You go into detail about what you did to treat him.
Alien: Ah, gotcha.
Seems like he didn't take anything in.
The conversation has hit a stalemate. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]You: Yikes. Sounds rough.
Alien: You said it. I decided to hide my tail and flee. Wasn't much I could do after that, so I started warning others about the path ahead.
The conversation has hit a stalemate. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]Alien: Not until recently. I had to get something from this forest. I had to turn back when I got jumped by... something. I don't know what.
[[Are you okay?]]
[[Well, at least you're not dead.]]You: It's actually the equivilent to cutting into the skin of a human.
The Alien is intrigued.
Alien: Wow, really? That's interesting.
The conversation has hit a stalemate. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]Alien: Not really. I got this gash on my back when it attacked.
He shows you the gash on his upper abdomine. You know how to treat it.
[[Heal him]]
[[Leave it be]]The Alien chuckles.
Alien: Hehe, yeah. Glad I stopped you too. No one I've warned has made it out from what I know.
The conversation has hit a stalemate. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]Alien: That's what I'm concerned about. Maybe I did something to anger them or they are just territorial, but I'm concerned my family in there may have died to those things.
[[I can look for them when I come back.|Guide]]
[[They're not dead, I'm sure of it!]]Alien: Not a word. I wonder if they're still alive.
[[I could get you a message if you'd like.|Guide]]
[[They're not dead, I'm sure of it!]]Alien: Thank you for that, but I'll need some proof to believe it.
He doesn't seem to want to talk about it anymore. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]The Alien seems relieved and shocked.
(set: $will to $will - 5)
Alien: You'd do that? Thank you so much! That'll at least put some relief on my brain.
The conversation has hit a stalemate. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]Alien: You're joking. How???
[[Short and sweet]]
[[Spill the tea]]Alien: No one is. That's why I left. My family soon followed after, but I still have a few that tolerate the system. I don't know why.
The conversation has hit a stalemate. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]You: I took a look at it from a civilian's standpoint and pointed out the flaws.
Alien: They probably listened to you because you're an outsider.
He seems irritated, but it's not guided towards you.
[[Continue|Return]]You explain everything like a child explaining their favorite game's story. The Alien is eating it up.
(set: $will to $will - 5)
Alien: Wow, way to go sticking it to those political freaks. They wouldn't know how to govern their family!
The Alien is relieved and delighted by your company and story.
[[Continue|Return]]Alien: Well, I'm glad you did that. It was about time something changed there. I might head back at some point.
The conversation has hit a stalemate. [[Maybe it's time to talk about something else.|Convo middleground]]Alien: Sounds good. Maybe our paths will cross soon.
You could invite him back. He seems like a good companion to have.
[[Would you like to come back with me?]]
[[Alright, see ya!]]Alien: I don't know, if I leave, more people will get lost in the forest.
(set: $persdesp to 100-(($will/5)*25))
(link:"You can help us clear the forest! Then no one will get lost! {$persdesp}% chance to persuade")[(go-to: "Roll")]
(link:"Suit yourself. See ya around!")[(go-to: "Alright, see ya!")]Alien: Take care!
End: You part ways with the alien. Thank the stars he stopped you. You may come back another day, but with a bigger group.
[[Credits|Creds]](set: $pers to (random: 1,20))
(if: $pers is <= $will)[
(go-to:"Alone")]
(else:)[
(go-to:"Fren"))]Alien: Sorry, but I gotta stand guard here. I'd suggest you leave without me.
You can't seem to persuade him any further.
End: You part ways with the alien. Thank the stars he stopped you. You may come back another day, but with a bigger group.
[[Credits|Creds]]Alien: You have a point... alright, you got a deal. I'll help you out at your place. Let's go!
He seems eager to join you now.
End: You successfully made a new friend who helps you by making weapons for any dangerous journeys. He's wicked talented too!
[[Credits|Creds]]You enter the forest, not knowing what to expect.
End: You sadly didn't have a positive encounter with the wildlife. The mission was deemed a failure.
[[Credits|Creds]]You don't know what to expect of this forest, so you give it your all.
End: You somehow managed to make it through the forest and to where you were initially heading. Let's just hope you can do it twice to tell the tale.
[[Credits|Creds]]Credit for design goes to Max Bertrand. Assistance in coding provided by ChatGPT. Thanks for playing!!!