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originally posted in:The Digital Dojo
7/3/2016 2:55:35 AM
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[u]Po happens to be walking by when he spots the scroll. He walks closer, staring at it with curiosity gleaming in his eyes.[/u]
What are you supposed to be? Maybe a message, or an ancient incantation?
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The scroll unfurls and you see a description of a contest, with a mysterious grand prize at the end. Then, the first test, a riddle appears. "Box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid."
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[u]Po scratches his head for a second.[/u] A riddle is it? Well, an egg, I suppose. Delicious they are, especially fried. Their gooey yolk, running down the sides of toasted bread.... [u]Po drools at the thought.[/u]
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The scroll crumbles away, and a golden egg sealed with a clasp appears in its place.
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[u]Po grabs the egg, carefully opening the clasp and hinges.[/u] What wonders are kept in this strange container, I wonder?
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Inside there is a crackling purple portal. The scent of fresh fallen rain wafts from inside.
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[u]Po puts the egg container onto the ground.[/u] Into to the unknown! [u]He jumps in, his face covered in a giddy smile. [/u]
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There is a flash, and you are standing in a perfectly spherical room made of marble. A second riddle echoes around the room. "30 white horses upon a red hill, first they champ, then they stamp, then they stand still. What am I?"
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[u]Po contemplates the riddle, then takes out a sandwich and starts to eat it. As he's chewing he looks at his sandwich, then slams his head on the ground.[/u] I'm an idiot. There are 30 teeth, and yah chew with them. Would the answer happen to be teeth? [spoiler]you had me confused there. I had to really think about what that could mean[/spoiler]
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[u]Po scratches his head.[/u] I have no idea what champ means
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The voice chuckles. Riddling in the dark eh? [spoiler]That there was a hint. GTS[/spoiler]
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[u]Po sits down, biting at his fingernails.[/u] Hm. How about... No, that's not it. Harumph. I'm drawing blank.
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The sphere begins to constrict, slowly, and you hear the sound of teeth chewing.
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Would the answer happen to be teeth? I swear, I am such an idiot. Overlooking such a simple thing. [u]Po shakes his head, embarrassed.[/u]
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The sphere shatters, and you know that you are right. You find yourself at the foot of a massive mountain, with many others rising around you. It's chilly, and you can see a storm swirling around the top of the mountain. You know that you must summit, to complete the trial.
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[u]Po stretches his arms and legs, then jumps back and forth, shaking his arms loose.[/u] Let's do this. [u]He swings his arm upwards, and a pillar of black mist extends, groping for a hand hold. Po pulls himself up, slowly climbing higher and higher.[/u]
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As you climb the mountain, the air thins and the wind begins to howl. Entering the storm, you are immediately blasted with icy wind blowing snow all around. Lightning flashes, illuminating a pair of eyes above you for a moment. Then, there is an earth shattering roar.
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[u]Po's eyes dilate with fear and excitement, and he continues his ascent. His hair and cloak whips around in the wind, but his mist keeps a solid form as it assists his climb.[/u]
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You feel the storm rage around you, and the wind grows strong enough to almost through you clean off the side of the cliff. Lightning flashes are almost constant now. Suddenly, you see the eyes again, and a massive silhouette following them. You finally reach a small ledge and scramble up, wary of the monster on the mountain. Lightning flashes again, but too late you see the massive shadow fall from behind you. You feel something large slam into the back of your head, and as the world fades from view you here the monster roar again. ... You awaken in a small warm room, with stone walls draped in red and gold tapestries. A cheery fire is burning in a brazier next to you. You hear the voices of people talking outside the closed door of your room.
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[u]Po sits up, delicately cradling his head from the blow. He blinks groggily as he stands up, stretching his sore body.[/u] Where... Am I?
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The people outside don't take notice, but if you listen carefully you can hear the storm still howling outside. You feel you are still on the mountain somewhere.
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[u]Po slips out of bed, his cloak muffling the sound of his light footsteps. He looks around the room, trying to find his rucksack full of supplies.[/u]
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You find all your other belongings in a chest next to the bed. The door to your room slides open, and a amiable looking old man, dressed in robes walks in. "Ah, you are awake. We were beginning to worry."
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[u]Po looks up as he slings his bag onto his shoulders, eyes curious and energetic.[/u] Would you mind telling me where I am? I seem to have been knocked out, and now I have awoken here... It's all very unsettling to say the least.
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"We saved you from the beast of the mountain. You are in our monastery." He replies easily. "You may stay as long as you wish."
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[spoiler]So, you're a member, correct? Well, some shit happened in a quest. Cannon shit. Po's lost his eyesight permanently, so... Yeh. He's going to have to use his tendrils and other senses to see. Just act like he was like this before.[/spoiler] [u]As Po walks towards the door, his eyes turn milky white, and a peace of his clothing wraps around his eyes. Tendrils of black mist grope and feel, guiding him through the door.[/u] I believe I am ready to go. What is this beast you speak of? I must get to the top, and I should know what hunts me.
