Longrubik - Interactive story

###(align:"=><=")[''[The treasure]'']\ \ --- \ [Welcome to this thrilling treasure-hunting adventure! You're standing in front of a mysterious temple, hidden in the heart of a dense forest. Legend has it that inside this temple lies a legendary treasure, coveted by many fortune seekers. This is your chance to hit the jackpot! The imposing, creeper-covered temple stands majestically amid lush natural surroundings. Immense trees reach for the sky. Birdsong and the murmur of a nearby stream fill the air with their soothing melody. You'll need ingenuity, courage and insight to triumph. There's no time to lose, as other adventurers are also in search of this legendary fortune. Inside the temple, exciting challenges and intriguing mysteries await you at every corner. Stone walls tell ancient tales, dark corridors echo with ancient secrets, and devious traps demand your vigilance. Ready for adventure? Then let the treasure hunt begin! Your courage will guide you through the mysteries of this temple, and who knows, maybe you'll emerge with the legendary treasure in your hands. Good luck, intrepid adventurer! Before you begin, please provide us with your name. ''(align:"=><=")+(color:#C8AE7D)[[📇 • CLICK HERE TO CHOOSE YOUR NAME]<a1| [[🛕 • START THE ADVENTURE->01 - Adventure]]]'']<a2| [(click: ?a1)+(replace: ?a1)[(put: (prompt: "What is your name?", "") into $me)[THANK YOU!]]] {(animate: ?a2, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The treasure]'']\ \ --- \ [You open the temple's large door and step into the half-light. The air is cool and damp. You turn on your torch to get some light. The soundscape is very special. You hear insects buzzing, the floor creaking and the wind blowing through the walls. You feel as if you're the only person in the world. You look at the map you found in the forest. It's covered in mysterious symbols. You don't know what they mean, but you have a feeling they might help you find the treasure. You begin to explore the temple. You follow the main path, which is paved with stones. You pass stone statues, ancient frescoes and mysterious inscriptions. You continue walking along the temple's main path, your heart pounding with anticipation. It leads you to an unexpected crossroads. Ahead of you are two passages: one to the left, the other to the right. You have to make a choice, but each option promises its own challenges and mysteries. It's up to you to decide: left or right? Your destiny awaits you, ''$me''. ''(align:"=><=")[[[⬅️ • TAKE THE LEFT PATH->02 - Left]] [[➡️ • TAKE THE RIGHT PATH->03 - Right]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The left-hand corridor]'']\ \ --- \ [You decided to take the left-hand passage. The corridor is dark and damp. You can hear strange noises coming from inside. You turn on your flashlight to get some light. You start walking. The corridor is winding and difficult to follow. You have to be careful not to fall on the trap doors hidden in the floor. Suddenly, the floor collapses beneath your feet. You fall into a pit. You grab hold of a ledge and manage to avoid falling any further. You stand up and look around. There are holes in the ground. Suddenly, a new danger emerges from the darkness: a horde of venomous snakes pounce on you. You brandish your torch, fending them off with the flame in a deadly dance. Your quick, agile movements keep them from biting you, but the fight leaves your heart beating even faster. You press on, hoping to escape the relentless traps of this infernal corridor. As a new threat emerges, sharp arrows are fired from the walls. You take cover behind an old stone, an arrow grazing your hair. You start to run. You want to get out of this corridor before it's too late. You leap over holes, fend off snakes with your torch and dodge arrows. You're out of breath, but you keep running. This corridor is a real danger to you and threatens to take your life. Finally, you reach the end of the corridor. You're safe. You rest for a moment. You're relieved to have escaped the traps. You look around. You're in a large room. There's a sign on the wall: "Don't go down". In front of you, there are some stairs that are actually ... going down. You have to make a choice: go down or take another route. ''(align:"=><=")[[[🔻 • GO DOWN->04 - Go down]] [[🤔 • TAKE ANOTHER PATH->11 - Another path]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The labyrinth]'']\ \ --- \ [Following the path to the right, you enter deeper into the temple and find yourself facing a tortuous labyrinth. The dilapidated stone walls are covered in moss and cobwebs. Eerie whispers seem to float through the air. You remember the right-hand wall technique to avoid getting lost, and begin to walk along the walls on the right-hand side. The passages all look the same, creating an oppressive atmosphere. Shadows play tricks, and the muffled sounds of empty corridors seem to echo like demonic whispers. As you struggle to stay on course, you come across a group of venomous snakes, their eyes fixed on you, ready to attack. In a controlled panic, you make wide detours to avoid them while keeping to the right wall. Finally, after long and agonizing moments, you reach the exit of the labyrinth. Just as you cross the threshold of the labyrinth, the entire temple begins to shake. You're faced with a new choice: should you hurry and seek shelter inside the temple, or risk suffering the tremor in the hope of reaching the treasure more quickly? ''(align:"=><=")[[[🏃 • FIND A SAFE PLACE->18 - Safe place]] [[🪙 • HURRY TO THE TREASURE->25 - Hurry]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The stairs]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to go down the stairs. The darkness is total. Your flashlight barely illuminates the steps. You have to be careful not to trip. Suddenly, you stumble and fall violently down the stairs. You hit your back and have trouble getting up. You're hurt, but you've got to keep going. You stand up and look around. You're in a dark, damp room. You can hear strange noises coming from inside. You start walking. The path is winding and difficult to follow. You have to be careful not to fall into the holes hidden in the floor. Suddenly, you hear a violent roar. You freeze. You're frightened. You know that a ferocious animal is in the temple. You try to keep your cool. You talk to yourself to reassure yourself. After a few minutes of walking in the darkness, you come face to face with a hungry wolf who attacks you without warning. You fend it off as best you can, brandishing your torch, but the fight is fierce. The wolf is tenacious and resists, forcing you to fight for your survival. Finally, it is consumed by the torch's flames and flees, howling in pain. You continue your progress through the underground labyrinth, leaving the defeated wolf behind. Soon, you reach a dead end. Taking out your map, you locate the marked point corresponding to this location. It says that there are two stones on the wall that act as switches, but you can only activate one of them. This is a crucial moment, and you need to make a choice. Think carefully about your decision, because the coveted treasure may be waiting for you at the end of the road. ''(align:"=><=")[[[🪨 • PRESS THE FIRST STONE->05 - First stone]] [[💎 • PRESS THE SECOND STONE->06 - Second stone]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The natives]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide not to take the stairs and continue your exploration of the temple, looking for another way. As you make your way through the dark and mysterious corridors, you come across illegible inscriptions on the temple walls. They appear to be of great antiquity, and are accompanied by depictions of animals, ancient weapons such as arrows and bows, and enigmatic humanoid figures. After a while, you begin to see a distant glimmer at the end of a corridor. Driven by curiosity, you make your way towards this light. Finally, you reach an astonishing room in the temple, and what you discover leaves you speechless. The temple appears to be inhabited by a tribe, as evidenced by the ancient weapons, tables, wooden chairs and freshly slaughtered animal carcasses littering the floor. Suddenly, a deafening noise echoes through the temple. You turn towards the entrance to the corridor and see a tribe of natives roaring towards you. Your heart races, and you're faced with a crucial choice: fight the tribesmen or try to flee for your life. The natives are rapidly closing in, and your decision must be made just as quickly. Which will it be? ''(align:"=><=")[[[⚔️ • FIGHTING THE TRIBE->12 - The tribe]] [[😱 • FLEE THE ROOM AND RUN->13 - Run]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The second stone]'']\ \ --- \ [After choosing to press the second stone, the temple floor quickly turns into a slippery slope. You find yourself sliding at full speed, with the temple shaking and stones tumbling around you. You do your best to dodge them as you continue your frantic descent. Finally, you reach the bottom of the slope, where you fall into a large room filled with water. Unfortunately, your torch is lost and unusable. Fortunately, a few tiny rays of sunlight penetrate the room, guiding you enough to swim to the surface. Just as you're about to leave the room, a huge fish emerges from the depths, intent on devouring you. You defend yourself with a knife you had on you, managing to mortally wound the fish before escaping. Soaked but unharmed, you continue your exploration of the temple. After a few minutes walk, you finally spot the treasure, lying in the middle of an empty room. However, fearsome snakes are guarding the loot. You're now faced with a crucial choice: risk your life by trying to take the treasure by force, or seek a diversion to get rid of the snakes. ''(align:"=><=")[[[🐍 • FIGHT WITH SNAKES->09 - Snakes]] [[🧠 • MAKE A DIVERSION->10 - Diversion]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The first stone]'']\ \ --- \ [You press the first stone, and for almost a minute, nothing happens. The place remains silent and motionless, puzzling you. Then suddenly, a large door opens before you, revealing a new room. It seems you've made the right choice. As you enter the room, you discover glittering gold coins strewn across the floor, indicating that the coveted treasure is at hand. You approach quickly, your excitement growing with every step. After ten minutes or so following the same corridor, you finally come face to face with the treasure. But something is troubling you. It stands alone, in the middle of a gigantic deserted room. You're suspicious, and with good reason: there are red, blood-like stains on the floor all around the treasure. Why are there such stains around the treasure? Why is the room so large and empty? Why is the treasure in the middle, unprotected? So many unanswered questions for you. You're now faced with a crucial dilemma. Should you take the treasure, despite the ominous signs all around you, or should you abandon your quest to safeguard your own safety? The choice is yours, and your decision could have irreversible consequences. Think carefully. ''(align:"=><=")[[[🪙 • TAKE THE TREASURE->07 - Take the treasure]] [[🏃 • ABANDON THE TREASURE->08 - Do not take the treasure]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[Take the treasure]'']\ \ --- \ [You've made the decision to run across the great room to reach the treasure, ignoring the warning signs all around you. However, your choice soon plunges you into a tumultuous series of events. As you run, multiple traps are triggered. Arrows fly in your direction, and one hits you in the shoulder, causing terrible pain. Despite the injury, you keep going, hurrying to reach the treasure. When you open the treasure, your eyes widen at the sight. Inside, you discover a multitude of coins, glittering jewels, rare pearls, gleaming gold swords and diamond-studded crowns. But your joy is short-lived. Just as you open the treasure, the ground beneath your feet suddenly collapses, sending you hurtling into the depths of the temple. The treasure follows you, falling onto your already injured leg. You feel excruciating pain, and begin to bleed in multiple places. With great difficulty, you manage to collect a few rare pearls and jewels, but the treasure is too heavy to be carried with your wounds. After half an hour's arduous walk, you manage to leave the temple, but your wounds are still sore. You are now out of the temple, but the scars of your adventure remain. The treasure has become inaccessible, but perhaps, beyond its material riches, your experience contains hidden treasures.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[Leave the temple]'']\ \ --- \ [After taking a few seconds to assess the situation, you make a wise decision. The bloodstains in the room and the treasure on unsafe display put you on your guard. You prefer to turn back, leaving the treasure behind. As you make your way back through the temple, you feel great disappointment at not having taken the treasure, but your intuition may have saved you from serious trouble. You manage to get out of the temple, albeit wounded, bringing your adventure to an end. The temple treasure remains hidden, waiting for someone else to dare claim it. Perhaps the next person will be luckier or more cautious.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to create a diversion by using stones to lure the snakes further away. You throw the stones in the hope of distracting them, but your strategy fails miserably. The snakes come dangerously close, moving rapidly towards you, attracted by the noise of the stones. You panic and realize that your life is in danger. You abandon the treasure you had almost reached and decide to run for your life. You run through the labyrinth of corridors, desperately seeking a safe place. You enter a dark room to hide, thinking you'll be able to escape the snakes. However, to your horror, this room is also inhabited by other snakes, which turn out to be even more aggressive than the first. They pounce on you without the slightest hesitation. You do your best to defend yourself, but the situation quickly becomes desperate. You are bitten repeatedly, and the snakes' deadly venom spreads through your body. You realize you have no chance of survival. Finally, your vision blurs, your strength fails you, and you lose your life in the mysterious temple, unable to lay your hands on the legendary treasure. Your adventure ends tragically, and the treasure remains forever buried in the depths of the forgotten temple.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The snakes]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to fight the snakes using stones and pieces of wood that you find close at hand. It's a tough fight, and one snake manages to bite you, inflicting a painful wound. Nevertheless, you fight with determination, killing several snakes before the others flee. You finally lay your hands on the treasure, which is overflowing with sparkling jewels, glittering crowns, gold, diamond-encrusted swords, glittering emeralds, rare pearls and precious stones. You carefully pack all this away in your bag before leaving the temple. Barely out of the temple, you realize your timing was perfect. The walls begin to crumble, and a cloud of dust quickly fills the ruined temple. You run at full speed to escape the impending destruction, maneuvering deftly through the falling rubble. Finally, you manage to get out in time, as the temple collapses behind you. You're now in possession of a priceless treasure, but your body is bruised from the ordeals you've been through. You walk away from this mysterious place, knowing that this adventure will remain engraved in your memory for the rest of your life.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The fight]'']\ \ --- \ [Finally, you decide to face the chasing tribe. You grab the bow and arrows you find in the room and start shooting at the natives, who are advancing rapidly towards you. In response, the natives throw flaming torches in your direction, and you take cover behind a wall to protect yourself from the flames. Some of the natives howl in anger and also fire arrows. A fierce battle ensues, and you manage to fend off their onslaught. Eventually, however, the natives enter the room, forcing you to retreat. You continue to retreat back into the temple while confronting the natives, but your path leads you to a booby-trapped corridor, where stones begin to collapse and arrows are fired in your direction. You manage to dodge these traps, but a stone hits you, injuring your thigh. The natives begin to retreat after a violent confrontation with you, but one of them, determined, throws himself at you by surprise. A fistfight ensues, and thanks to your strength, you eventually win the fight. Now you're faced with a new choice: will you use the native to find the treasure, or continue the treasure hunt on your own? ''(align:"=><=")[[[👺 • USE THE NATIVE->14 - The native]] [[👀 • CONTINUE ALONE->15 - Alone]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[Run!]'']\ \ --- \ [Refusing to face the tribe, you decide to flee. The tribe pursues you through the corridors and rooms of the temple. Occasionally, you come across traps, such as stones collapsing in your path, but you manage to dodge them without too much difficulty. As you escape, you enter new rooms and realize that the tribe is much larger than you expected. Several rooms are inhabited by members of the tribe, complicating your escape. You realize that dozens of people are now on your tail. After a few minutes of frantic running, you hide in a dark room, momentarily out of sight of your pursuers. You hold your breath and listen to the tribesmen passing close to your hiding place. After what seems an interminable time, you emerge from your refuge, being extremely discreet. You continue on your way in total silence, managing to avoid the rattlesnakes and stay clear of the natives. Suddenly, you reach the treasure room - the treasure is there, sparkling. However, you realize that the room is guarded by certain members of the tribe. A confrontation seems inevitable. You're faced with a new choice: confront all the tribesmen or give up the treasure to save your life. ''(align:"=><=")[[[🥊 • CONFRONTING THE NATIVES->16 - The fight]] [[🏃 • ABANDON THE TREASURE->17 - Flee]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The treasure]'']\ \ --- \ [Rather than rely on the native, you decide to go it alone. You put pressure on him in one way or another, and the native takes fright and flees. You continue your solo run in search of the treasure. After long minutes of walking, you reach a spacious room in which the coveted treasure finally rests. The room is plunged into deep darkness, but in the middle, the treasure shines brightly. However, bloodstains are scattered all around the treasure, creating a sinister atmosphere. Courage inspires you, and you approach the treasure. You open the chest to discover a dazzling treasure trove: diamonds, rare pearls, necklaces, golden swords, crowns adorned with emeralds, priceless jewels, gold coins... Incredible riches spread out before you. You take your time to fill your pockets and bags with this fabulous treasure. You take your time, perhaps too much time. Suddenly, the natives appear in the room, surrounding you. Silence reigns, until one of them, probably the chief, shouts violently in your direction. All the natives shoot arrows at you, leaving you no choice but to flee. What follows is a chase through the temple corridors, populated by insects and dangerous animals such as snakes. You finally manage to outrun the natives and make it out of the temple, taking part of the treasure and leaving the tribe behind.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [Opting for cooperation, you try to communicate with the native. But your languages are different, and you can't understand each other. The native loses patience with your unsuccessful attempts to communicate. You make gestures, signs and noises with your mouth to try to make yourself understood, but nothing works. While you're distracted by this attempt at discussion and communication, you don't notice that other natives have arrived stealthily behind you, staying out of your field of vision. They all pounce on you, and you find yourself unarmed in the face of their attack. They hit you hard, knocking you unconscious. You wake up in the middle of the night, tied to a pole in the heart of the jungle or dense forest. You're stunned and don't know exactly where you are. Finally, the natives decide to set fire to your body, burning you alive. Cannibalism is one of the many customs of the tribe you've just confronted.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The treasure]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to confront the tribe, pulling out a long knife you've been carrying and taking advantage of the room's darkness. In a flash of genius, you take a member of the tribe hostage, threatening him with your knife. The other members of the tribe, not daring to scream or fire arrows in your direction, turn towards you and discover a terrifying scene. While guarding your hostage, you make mouth noises and gestures to communicate your intention to take the treasure. The overwhelmed natives finally open the treasure chest. Inside, you discover unimaginable wealth: rare pearls, jewels, crowns, gold, diamonds, emeralds, and other gems of every kind. You fill your pockets and bags to the brim with treasure. Once the treasure is in hand, you keep a firm grip on your hostage and begin to walk out of the room. After long minutes of walking, you manage to exit the temple with all the other tribesmen following you, while ensuring your own safety. In front of the temple entrance, you violently push aside the hostage who had been your shield. He falls to the ground. The other tribesmen howl. A chase begins through the jungle, but you eventually lose the natives, who give up the chase. You leave the jungle with a priceless treasure. Your adventure ends successfully, having acquired incalculable wealth.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [Preferring to save your life, you silently leave the treasure room. Without attracting attention, you make your way out of the temple and abandon the treasure. Unfortunately, you have failed to recover the treasure. Your adventure is over, but your life is saved. The crucial choices of your adventure have brought you to a unique conclusion, but the story is just beginning for other adventurers.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The safe place]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to seek shelter from the shaking temple. Running at full speed, you leap from stone to stone as parts of the temple collapse behind you. The tremors get stronger, the walls shake and clouds of dust darken the air. Finally, after a breathless sprint, you find refuge in a tiny room tucked away in the temple. You huddle there, feeling the temple's violent vibrations resonate in your bones. The seconds seem endless. Then, as suddenly as it began, everything stops. Silence envelops you, giving way to a heavy, sinister atmosphere. You wait a few moments longer to be sure that the shaking has stopped. Finally, you emerge from your hiding place, ready to continue your quest. You make your way through the silent temple, one hesitant step at a time. You have no idea what awaits you at each turn. After a few minutes' walk, you arrive in a huge hall. At its center, you see a long line of thin stone, suspended above the void. This is the only way to continue. You walk carefully along this line, your heart beating wildly. With each step, you tremble with apprehension, but at last you reach the other side of the room and find yourself facing two doors. On the first is written: "The Test of the Wolf", and on the second: "The Test of the Lion". Which will you choose? ''(align:"=><=")[[[🐺 • THE TEST OF THE WOLF->19 - Wolf]] [[🦁 • THE TEST OF THE LION->20 - Lion]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The treasure]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to rush off in search of the treasure, despite the shaking of the temple. Running as fast as you can, you dodge falling rocks and venomous insects that attack you. Suddenly, an even more powerful tremor shakes the corridor you're in, causing you to stumble and fall. You're unable to get up again, so violent are the shocks. The tremor is so violent that it causes cracks in the corridor. Rocks come loose and the whole corridor collapses. You fall vertiginously, losing consciousness. By the time you regain consciousness, several days have passed. You lie badly injured, but medicinal herbs and rudimentary care have limited the damage. You find that you're in a large room filled with plants, in some sort of camp or village, and you're lying on a bed. No one is in sight, but you're sure you're not alone. You're faced with a choice: wait for someone to show up, or flee the place? ''(align:"=><=")[[[⌛ • WAIT->26 - Wait]] [[💨 • FLEE THE PLACE->27 - Flee]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The lion]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to face the lion's trial. Entering the room, you see torches hanging from the walls, illuminating much of the room. On the floor, a long sword lies at your feet. You grasp it like a weapon to protect yourself. Just as you turn your attention to your surroundings, a gigantic lion slowly approaches you, letting out a sinister growl. Your gaze also falls on a man tied and handcuffed to the wall, screaming for help and begging you to free him. The man, screaming, explains that he was tied up here recently. He was accompanied by his friend, or at least who he thought was his friend. He was beaten and wounded by his friend as bait for him to continue the treasure hunt alone. The lion, now much closer, pounces on you, and a brutal fight begins. You fight for your life, keeping the torch lit to scare off the lion. After a fierce confrontation, the lion backs away, its wild eyes fixed on you. Then a shot rings out, and the lion collapses, felled by a man who suddenly appears. This man turns out to be the former friend of the man tied to the wall. He holds the treasure in a large bag and threatens you, pointing his gun in your direction. A new choice presents itself: negotiate with the man or engage in combat with a pistol-wielding enemy. The future of your adventure depends on your decision. ''(align:"=><=")[[[🤝 • NEGOTIATE->23 - Negociate]] [[🥊 • TO FIGHT->24 - To fight]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The wolf]'']\ \ --- \ [Determined, you opt for the wolf test and enter the room. As you enter the large room, many stones fall behind you, blocking any possibility of retreat. In the room, you find pieces of wood, bows and arrows. To be on the safe side, you equip yourselves and start building a fire with a torch and stones to create sparks. Suddenly, a large wolf appears, slowly advancing towards you. The fight begins. You fight fiercely, your heart beating wildly, until finally, wounded and exhausted, you manage to fend off the beast. As you emerge from the room, you notice mysterious signs on the walls, symbols that seem to lead you to the treasure. Following them, you finally end up in a large room where the treasure shines. But you're not alone. Two men stand on the other side of the room, also attracted by the glittering wealth. A crucial choice must be made: to negotiate with the men for the treasure, or to confront them despite your wounds? ''(align:"=><=")[[[🤝 • NEGOCIATE->21 - Negociate]] [[🥊 • TO FIGHT->22 - Fight]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[Wait for someone]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to stay on your bed, taking your time to rest. After a while, some natives enter the room and begin to nurse you, ensuring that your wounds heal properly. After several days of care, you begin to get used to the tribe's way of life. Despite the language barrier, you manage to communicate with the natives. You take part in rituals and discover that the tribe is seeking to integrate you as a full-fledged member. One evening, during an impressive ritual, you are officially welcomed into the tribe, although you understand that your situation may soon change. You realize that the tribe is preparing for war against a rival tribe, and you may have to fight. Several days later, in the early hours of the morning, before sunrise, you are awakened by the tribe. The women put make-up on you, and weapons - a bow, arrows and machetes - are offered to you. You understand that the tribe is preparing to go to war, risking your life in the process. You're faced with a crucial choice: will you join the fight, even if it means mortal danger, or will you take advantage of the situation and try to escape? ''(align:"=><=")[[[🪖 • TAKE PART IN THE WAR->28 - The war]] [[🤫 • FLEE DISCREETLY->29 - Flee]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[Flee the place]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to leave the camp. Gathering your belongings, which someone had carefully arranged beside your bed, you set off. You realize you're in a vast village belonging to an indigenous tribe lost in the heart of the jungle. The temple seems to have disappeared from sight. You have no idea where you are right now. However, members of the tribe quickly spot you and start chasing you, without threatening you directly. You run as fast as you can despite your injuries, but end up stumbling into the middle of the jungle. The natives quickly catch up with you and take you back to the village. There, they drop you off at the place where you had been treated. You notice another man lying in the same room, also wounded, and he strikes up a conversation. Unknown - We've got to escape. I've been their prisoner for a month. They're cannibals and I've already seen my friends end up in their cooking pots. What's more, they're constantly at war with other tribes who attack us regularly. We don't stand a chance here. We should flee together. You're faced with a new decision: live with the tribe or try to escape again, but this time with the stranger? ''(align:"=><=")[[[🏹 • LIVE WITH THE TRIBE->30 - The tribe]] [[⚔️ • FLEE WITH THE STRANGER->31 - Run again]]]'']<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to fight for the treasure. In your reckless boldness, you grab some stones from the ground and throw them at the two men. However, only one of the stones manages to reach one of the men, grazing him lightly. The two men quickly turn towards you, weapons drawn, and open fire. You're hit in the left shoulder, a violent pain shooting through you. You scream out in pain, and the fighting ceases. A discussion begins. You explain your presence in the temple, why you started the fight, and the man you wounded does the same. Both men seem to have lost confidence in you, and finally decide to leave you for dead. They pick up all the treasure, including gold crowns, silver swords, rare pearls, necklaces, jewels, gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and many other gems, and close in on you, finishing you off. And so your adventure comes to a tragic end. Your desire to seize the treasure at any cost has cost you your life, and the riches you so coveted remain inaccessible.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [You enter the treasure room, where immeasurable riches glitter. However, two armed men are already there, pointing their weapons at you. Realizing that fighting is not the answer, you raise your hands in surrender. The two men seem to be talking loudly amongst themselves, keeping their weapons pointed at you. You manage to hear a few snatches of their conversation. One of them notices your wound and finally decides to lower his weapon. The two strangers lower their weapons, ready to negotiate. You explain that you're here for the treasure, and that the three of you could all have a fair share. The two men seem to think it over and finally accept the idea. Cautiously, you divide up the treasure, each grabbing his own share. The treasure is a dazzling sight, filled with jewels, gold crowns, gold, diamonds, precious stones such as emeralds, rubies, silver swords, necklaces of rare pearls, and many other treasures. After collecting your share, the two men help you out of the temple. You accept their help, and even though you've come for the treasure, you realize that the friendship you've forged in these perilous times is invaluable. And so your adventure comes to an end. Everyone goes their separate ways, pursuing their own jungle quests to return home.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to confront the gunman without hesitation. You rush at him, but he's quicker and draws his gun. Two shots ring out, hitting you severely. You fall to the ground, badly wounded, screaming in pain. The strapped man screams in pain as he watches you die. The gunman interrupts the fight, and a discussion ensues. He explains why he tricked his friend, so he could take the treasure alone, and reveals the contents of his bag: gold, silver, gold crowns, silver swords, jewels, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, necklaces of rare pearls and other precious stones. After a long exchange, your life is over. You've failed to recover the treasure or free the handcuffed man. Meanwhile, the gunman had plenty of time to leave the temple with his booty, leaving you a sad failure. Your adventure ends tragically, your ambitions have cost you your life and the treasure remains in the hands of the gunman.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The war]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to become fully integrated into the life of the tribe and take part in the war that is brewing. Armed, you follow the tribe early in the morning through the jungle to confront an enemy tribe. The atmosphere is charged with excitement and warlike fervor. The natives sing encouraging military songs and make frightening noises to arouse both fear and enthusiasm in the fighters. After an hour's march through the dense jungle, the enemy tribe finally appears before you. Initially frightened, you prefer to observe the situation from a distance. Soon, however, reality catches up with you, and native enemies seek to attack you. With your brawn, courage and weapons, you manage to fend off your opponents one by one. After nearly an hour of fierce confrontation, the enemy tribe is finally defeated. Returning triumphantly to the village, you receive a hero's welcome from every member of the tribe: men, women, children and the elderly. A great feast is organized in your honor, and you even manage to win the heart of a native woman. The tribe rewards you generously, giving you gold and other precious jewels. Even if you haven't found the temple treasure, you're happy with your new life.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [You decide to simulate joining the tribe to better prepare your escape. After nearly an hour's walk through the jungle, war finally breaks out. The two tribes are engaged in a fierce battle, but the tribe to which you belong seems clearly inferior to the enemy. It's the perfect time to flee. You start running through the jungle. Unfortunately, the enemy natives are chasing you, shooting numerous arrows in your direction. Eventually, two arrows hit you, one in the thigh and the other in the right arm. Badly wounded, you stumble and fall, tumbling into a swamp. The enemies catch up with you, wordlessly taking your life. Your escape attempt ends in tragic failure, leading to your unwitting involvement in a tribal war and costing you your life.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The end]'']\ \ --- \ [You raise your arms in non-aggression. The armed man explains his sinister plan, tying up his friend to leave him as bait for the lion and retrieve the treasure alone. He shows you the contents of his bag, revealing dazzling riches: gold, silver, gold crowns, silver swords, jewels, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, necklaces of rare pearls and other precious stones. The bound man, crying and wounded, defends himself. You intervene, explaining that you are not interested in the treasure and that your only wish is to free the handcuffed man. After lengthy negotiations, the armed man finally leaves, leaving the handcuff keys with you. You free the man by removing the handcuffs and releasing him from the chains holding him to the wall. Moved, he expresses his gratitude by kissing your feet. The armed man has long since left the temple. You and the freed man begin to leave the temple. On your hour-long journey, you encounter numerous booby-trapped rooms, some with dozens of snakes ready to attack you. Others may have venomous insects like scorpions attacking you, but neither you nor your new friend seem to be hurt. Finally, you reach a last room, filled with water, which invites you to swim out of the temple with your friend. Your adventure ends on a positive note. Even if the treasure has escaped you, you've gained a sincere friendship that's priceless.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The tribe]'']\ \ --- \ [You choose to stay with the tribe and fully adapt to their way of life. You start hunting, fishing, gathering plants and taking part in conflicts with other tribes. You get a wife, learn the language of the natives and gain their trust. After months of integration, the natives finally bring you to the temple where the treasure lies. In recognition of your many exploits in battle, the tribe allows you to draw freely on the temple's treasure. You've finally achieved your original goal, after months of living with this previously unknown tribe. You have a new life, even if it's different from what you initially imagined.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}

###(align:"=><=")[''[The slavery]'']\ \ --- \ [You accept the stranger's offer to flee the village. After weeks of preparation, the long-awaited moment finally arrives. Equipped with weapons such as machetes, bows and arrows, you discreetly begin your escape in the middle of the night. To increase the confusion, the stranger lights a fire around the village and burns foliage to spread panic among the tribesmen. As you leave the village, you come across a group of natives returning from hunting. A fight breaks out immediately. As you and the stranger fire arrows in their direction, they respond in kind. Although the fight is difficult, the outnumbered natives quickly gain the upper hand. However, in an act of treachery, the stranger deliberately pushes you towards the natives, causing you to stumble. You are quickly captured by the natives, as is the stranger. An argument breaks out between you over his betrayal. Eventually, both of you are tortured but spared to serve as slaves, ending your quest to find the temple treasure.]<a1| {(animate: ?a1, "fade")}