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[[Continue|Introduction, Starship]]

[[Continue|Introduction, Explosion]] <audio src="Audio/space-ambiance.wav" autoplay loop preload></audio>

[[Continue|Introduction, Escape Pod]] <audio src="Audio/explosion.mp3" autoplay preload></audio>

[[Continue|Introduction, Crash]] <audio src="Audio/zoom-2.wav" autoplay preload></audio>

[[Continue|Introduction, Interior]] <audio src="Audio/crash.mp3" autoplay preload></audio>

[[Continue|Introduction, Surface]]

[[Continue|Introduction, Planet]] <audio src="Audio/zoom-1.wav" autoplay preload></audio>

[[Continue|Introduction, Decision]] [[Inspect Village|Introduction, Map #2]] [[Inspect Castle|Introduction, Map #3]] <audio src="Audio/map.mp3" autoplay preload></audio>

[[Go to village.|Village, Walking #1]] [[Go to castle.|Castle, Walking]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-2.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

[[Continue|Castle, Encounter]] <audio src="Audio/walking-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

To the west is a small, isolated swamp village. So small that it is odd that the settlement is even on the holo-net to begin with. Little is known about the inhabitants of the village, which makes you feel uneasy. Regardless, it could be a good place to get some supplies. Maybe they even have a radio you could use? [[Go Back|Introduction, Map #1]]

To the northeast is a sprawling castle owned by a wealthy count. He has chosen to remain neutral in the war. Given your circumstances, you don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. He may offer you a place to stay and a flight home, so it might be worth the hike to his estate. [[Go Back|Introduction, Map #1]]

(set: $enemies to (a: "giant frog", "swarm of glowing insects", "reptilian creature")) (set: $encounterEnemy to (either: ...$enemies)) (if: $encounterEnemy is "giant frog")[ (print:"A terrifying giant frog crawls out from the bog and leaps into your path! It's slimey skin glistens in the sunlight as it looks at you with hunger in it's eyes...") ](else-if: $encounterEnemy is "swarm of glowing insects")[ (print:"Loud buzzing fills your ears as a swarm of glowing insects appears from a nearby tree! Their stingers glow yellow, symbolizing they are about to attack...") ](else-if: $encounterEnemy is "reptilian creature")[ (print:"An odd-looking reptilian creature prowls out from the undergrowth! It snarls at you, it's dragon-like eyes piercing into your soul...") ] [[Continue|Castle, Weapons]] <audio src="Audio/encounter-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You ponder how to respond to the $encounterEnemy. What will you do? [[Inspect $encounterEnemy|Castle, Enemy]] [[Inspect sword|Castle, Sword]] [[Inspect laser pistol|Castle, Laser Pistol]] [[Inspect fire magic|Castle, Fire Magic]] (link: "Use Sword")[(set: $weaponSelection to "sword")(goto: "Castle, Attack")] (link: "Use laser pistol")[(set: $weaponSelection to "laser pistol")(goto: "Castle, Attack")] (link: "Use fire magic")[(set: $weaponSelection to "fire magic")(goto: "Castle, Attack")] <audio src="Audio/encounter-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

(if: $encounterEnemy is "giant frog")[ (if: $weaponSelection is "sword")[ You use your trusty $weaponSelection to pierce it's slimy skin. However, it is not enough to kill the beast. Before you have the chance to strike again, the $encounterEnemy retaliate's by grabbing you and swallowing you whole! If the stomach acid doesn't melt you alive, you will surely suffocate within the creature's belly. [[Try again.|Castle, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "laser pistol")[ You pull out your $weaponSelection and fire off a few good shots at the beast. It easily burns through the $encounterEnemy's flesh, bringing it down in only a few shots. It now lays twitching on the swampy ground, it's body full of gaping holes as the lifeforce leaves its body. [[Continue|Castle, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "fire magic")[ You draw a rune in the air with your finger, quickly summoning a white hot flame from the palm of your hands. You launch a fire ball at the monster, which lands directly in the $encounterEnemy's mouth and travels into it's stomach. The creature begins to hop around in panic as it burns alive from the inside! [[Continue|Castle, Walking #2]] ] ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "swarm of glowing insects")[ (if: $weaponSelection is "sword")[ You rapidly swing your $weaponSelection at the insects, which are large and easy to hit. Before they are all killed, however, they manage to get a few good stings on you. You are alive, but your skin itches and burns, and you can feel something twitch around from inside your wounds... [[Continue|Castle, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "laser pistol")[ You whip out your standard-issue $weaponSelection and take a few pot shots at the $encounterEnemy. While you manage to kill more then half of them, they are too fast for your slow-firing pistol. You quickly find yourself collapsed on the ground as the creatures begin to dig into your flesh to lay their eggs. [[Try again.|Castle, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "fire magic")[ Using your $weaponSelection, you rapidly draw a rune into the air, causing a magical flame to appear from the palm of your hand. You shoot out a white hot flame at the $encounterEnemy, disintegrating every single one of the horrible creatures. [[Continue|Castle, Walking #2]] ] ] (else:)[ (if: $weaponSelection is "sword")[ You quickly pull out your $weaponSelection, and begin to launch a series of strikes against the $encounterCreature. The monster's scales are hard and resistant to the sword, but you manage to slice through one it's eyes! It whimpers and retreats off into the swamp, realizing it underestimated you. [[Continue|Castle, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "laser pistol")[ You take aim with your military-grade $weaponSelection, and fire off a few bursts at the savage beast. The lasers cut through the $encounterCreature's scales and penetrate it's flesh, hitting vital organs. It falls to the ground and dies, it's body destined to become food for the insects. [[Continue|Castle, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "fire magic")[ You draw the rune of fire into the air with your finger, summoning $weaponSelection into your hand. You launch several fire balls at the $encounterEnemy, but it's scales are immune to fire! It launches at you, ripping off your arm with one single bite. You fall to the ground in pain, and the creature finishes you off by biting into your neck. [[Try again.|Castle, Weapons]] ] ] <audio src="Audio/encounter-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

[[Continue|Village, Encounter]] <audio src="Audio/walking-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

(set: $enemies to (a: "giant frog", "swarm of glowing insects", "reptilian creature")) (set: $encounterEnemy to (either: ...$enemies)) (if: $encounterEnemy is "giant frog")[ (print:"A terrifying giant frog crawls out from the bog and leaps into your path! It's slimey skin glistens in the sunlight as it looks at you with hunger in it's eyes...") ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "swarm of glowing insects")[ (print:"Loud buzzing fills your ears as a swarm of glowing insects appears from a nearby tree! Their stingers glow yellow, symbolizing they are about to attack...") ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "reptilian creature")[ (print:"An odd-looking reptilian creature prowls out from the undergrowth! It snarls at you, it's dragon-like eyes piercing into your soul...") ] [[Continue|Village, Weapons]] <audio src="Audio/encounter-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You ponder how to respond to the $encounterEnemy. What will you do? [[Inspect $encounterEnemy|Village, Enemy]] [[Inspect sword|Village, Sword]] [[Inspect laser pistol|Village, Laser Pistol]] [[Inspect fire magic|Village, Fire Magic]] (link: "Use Sword")[(set: $weaponSelection to "sword")(goto: "Village, Attack")] (link: "Use laser pistol")[(set: $weaponSelection to "laser pistol")(goto: "Village, Attack")] (link: "Use fire magic")[(set: $weaponSelection to "fire magic")(goto: "Village, Attack")] <audio src="Audio/encounter-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

(if: $encounterEnemy is "giant frog")[ (if: $weaponSelection is "sword")[ You use your trusty $weaponSelection to pierce it's slimy skin. However, it is not enough to kill the beast. Before you have the chance to strike again, the $encounterEnemy retaliate's by grabbing you and swallowing you whole! If the stomach acid doesn't melt you alive, you will surely suffocate within the creature's belly. [[Try again.|Village, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "laser pistol")[ You pull out your $weaponSelection and fire off a few good shots at the beast. It easily burns through the $encounterEnemy's flesh, bringing it down in only a few shots. It now lays twitching on the swampy ground, it's body full of gaping holes as the lifeforce leaves its body. [[Continue|Village, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "fire magic")[ You draw a rune in the air with your finger, quickly summoning a white hot flame from the palm of your hands. You launch a fire ball at the monster, which lands directly in the $encounterEnemy's mouth and travels into it's stomach. The creature begins to hop around in panic as it burns alive from the inside! [[Continue|Village, Walking #2]] ] ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "swarm of glowing insects")[ (if: $weaponSelection is "sword")[ You rapidly swing your $weaponSelection at the insects, which are large and easy to hit. Before they are all killed, however, they manage to get a few good stings on you. You are alive, but your skin itches and burns, and you can feel something twitch around from inside your wounds... [[Continue|Village, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "laser pistol")[ You whip out your standard-issue $weaponSelection and take a few pot shots at the $encounterEnemy. While you manage to kill more then half of them, they are too fast for your slow-firing pistol. You quickly find yourself collapsed on the ground as the creatures begin to dig into your flesh to lay their eggs. [[Try again.|Village, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "fire magic")[ Using your $weaponSelection, you rapidly draw a rune into the air, causing a magical flame to appear from the palm of your hand. You shoot out a white hot flame at the $encounterEnemy, disintegrating every single one of the horrible creatures. [[Continue|Village, Walking #2]] ] ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "reptilian creature")[ (if: $weaponSelection is "sword")[ You quickly pull out your $weaponSelection, and begin to launch a series of strikes against the $encounterCreature. The monster's scales are hard and resistant to the sword, but you manage to slice through one it's eyes! It whimpers and retreats off into the swamp, realizing it underestimated you. [[Continue|Village, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "laser pistol")[ You take aim with your military-grade $weaponSelection, and fire off a few bursts at the savage beast. The lasers cut through the $encounterCreature's scales and penetrate it's flesh, hitting vital organs. It falls to the ground and dies, it's body destined to become food for the insects. [[Continue|Village, Walking #2]] ] (else-if: $weaponSelection is "fire magic")[ You draw the rune of fire into the air with your finger, summoning $weaponSelection into your hand. You launch several fire balls at the $encounterEnemy, but it's scales are immune to fire! It launches at you, ripping off your arm with one single bite. You fall to the ground in pain, and the creature finishes you off by biting into your neck. [[Try again.|Village, Weapons]] ] ] <audio src="Audio/encounter-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

After defeating the $encounterEnemy, you continue on your way through the swamp. The sun begins to set as your legs grow tired and weary. [[Continue|Castle, Arrival]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-2.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

After defeating the $encounterEnemy, you continue on your way through the swamp. The sun begins to set as your legs grow tired and weary. [[Continue|Village, Arrival]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-2.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

After walking for what felt like hours, you finally arrive at the outer edges of an aging swamp village. Little is known about this village, aside from the fact that its population consists entirely of women. [[Continue|Village, Walking #3]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You finally arrive at a small hill overlooking an ancient, overgrown castle. The structure is so damaged and overgrown it appears as if no one has lived in it in centuries. This is not the kind of place you'd expect a count to be living in, and for a moment you wonder if the holo-net was given some bad information. Still, it would provide a shelter from some of the wild life, so you decide to press onwards. [[Continue|Castle, Walking #3]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

[[Continue|Introduction, Map #1]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

Welcome to UNTITLED ADVENTURE, a Twine game made by Gibson Ross. [[Start Story|Introduction, Space]] [[Skip Introduction|Introduction, Decision]] <audio src="Audio/title-ambiance.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You cautiously step out of the swamp, putting your feet onto an old wooden stairway leading up to the village. You walk up the stairs and arrive inside the settlement. Your head rapidly turns at every creak and groan the rickety old buildings make. [[Continue|Village, Walking #4]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

As you walk down the boardwalks connecting the houses of the village together, you bein to feel uneasy. Strangely, there is no one in sight, despite the fact that the settlement shows signs of being inhabited. There are clothes drying on racks, smoke is rising from the chimneys, and the smell of cooking meat fills your nostrils... [[Continue|Village, Crossroads]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You arrive at a crossroad, with three different paths branching off from your current location. To your left, the boardwalk slopes downwards, and leaves to a less densly-packed part of the village. There is one building in particular at the end of the boardwalk which is much larger then the surrounding structures. It is decorated with colorful flags and features a pointy roof that stretches high into the sky. To your right, the boardwalk leads to the upper parts of the village. The buildings are built higher above the marshlands, and look almost identical to the ones next to you. However, by straining your ears you can make out the faint muffle of animal noises. Directly in front of you, the boardwalk leads to the center of the village. From your current spot, you can see what looks like an open-area surrounding a large black object in the center. It's hard to make out what exactly it is from your current spot. Which part of the village will you explore first? [[Go Left|Village, Left #1]] [[Go Right|Village, Right #1]] [[Go Straight|Village, Straight #1]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You take a look at your sword, safely tucked away inside your holster. It is a common weapon found throughout the realms. It's special metalic alloy can cut through just about anything, but it requires you to get up close and personal to deal damage. [[Go Back|Village, Weapons]]

You gaze down at your laser pistol, which is tucked away inside your leather holster. Standard issue pistol for star sailors working for the guild. Good for safely hitting targets from a disatance, but it features a slow rate-of-fire. [[Go Back|Village, Weapons]]

You take a look at your hand, a strange geometric symbol etched accorss your palm. A rare gift that symbolizes your faith in things unseen. You chose to specialize in fire magic. It is effective at killing most organic life, but some creatures have built up a resistance to fire. [[Go Back|Village, Weapons]]

(if: $encounterEnemy is "giant frog")[ The $encounterEnemy stands before you, tall and imposing, casting a shadow down onto your comparatively small body. The creature has no armor, and it can only attack from close-to-medium ranges. [[Go Back|Village, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "swarm of glowing insects")[ You feel the sting of thousands of eyes as the $encounterEnemy eyes you hungrily, rapidly approaching your position. These nasty creatures are very weak individually, but when in groups they are extreamly deadly. [[Go Back|Village, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "reptilian creature")[ A strange $encounterEnemy slowly creeps towards you, growling and hissing as salivia drips from its sharp fangs. The monster does not appear to be native to this realm, but instead seems to have evolved from a volcanic planet. [[Go Back|Village, Weapons]] ]

(if: $encounterEnemy is "giant frog")[ The $encounterEnemy stands before you, tall and imposing, casting a shadow down onto your comparatively small body. The creature has no armor, and it can only attack from close-to-medium ranges. [[Go Back|Castle, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "swarm of glowing insects")[ You feel the sting of thousands of eyes as the $encounterEnemy eyes you hungrily, rapidly approaching your position. These nasty creatures are very weak individually, but when in groups they are extreamly deadly. [[Go Back|Castle, Weapons]] ] (else-if: $encounterEnemy is "reptilian creature")[ A strange $encounterEnemy slowly creeps towards you, growling and hissing as salivia drips from its sharp fangs. The monster does not appear to be native to this realm, but instead seems to have evolved from a volcanic planet. [[Go Back|Castle, Weapons]] ]

Congrats, you have reached the end of this demo. Thank you for playing!

You walk along a stoney path that leads to a cobbled bridge going over the marshlands. Suprisingly, this bridge appears to be well-maintained. A stark contrast to the overgrown fortification ahead. You [[Continue|Castle, Walking #4]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You get closer and closer to the castle, the gate only about a minute away from your position. Suddenly, your eyes begin to water as a wave of gentle pressure washes over them. As you rub them with your hands, you feel an intense headache come on. You stop for a moment, gasping, before continuing once again. [[Continue|Castle, Walking #5]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

The castle still lies before you, but as you draw closer and closer it appears to change before your very eyes. What was once an abandoned, overgrown ruin is now a lively, guilded castle befit for a king! Is it just a mirage? Did you hit your head when you crash landed in the swamp? You are so shocked by the image that you stop for a moment, processing what you are seeing, before finally moving forwards yet again. [[Continue|Castle, Guard Encounter #1]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

You approach the front of the castle, a bronze gate blocking you from entering into the courtyard. Before you can think of how to get in, you suddenly head a deep, gravelly voice call to you from the top of the gate. "Halt! Who goes there?" [["I'm a star sailor from the Exploration Guide. I crash landed in the nearby swamp and need some help contacting my guild."|Castle, Guard Encounter #2]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

The guard eyes you curiously. He does not respond. [["What is this place?"|Castle, Question #1]] [["What was up with that mirage I saw earlier?"|Castle, Question #2]] [["You'd better let me in if you know whats good for you!"|Castle, Threat]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

"This is the castle of his courtship. It is not open to outsiders without invitation." [[Go Back|Castle, Guard Encounter #2]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

"Mirage? You must've been bitten by something in the swamp. I don't know what you are talking about." [[Go Back|Castle, Guard Encounter #2]] <audio src="Audio/swamp-ambiance-1.mp3" autoplay loop preload></audio>

Congrats, you have reached the end of this demo. Thank you for playing!