You hold your sword in sweaty hands, panting. Your muscles ache and your head throbs. The wooden floors and ornate carpets are stained with your blood. Your companions are exhausted. You ran out of health potions a while ago.
Lights flicker, illuminating the mansion you and your companions fought through. The dining room is in shambles, a once beautiful formal dinner table smashed to bits by your feet, chairs destroyed and upturned, and scorched floorboards from falling candles. You did everything right... and yet, here you are. You're barely standing.
You stare at your opponents. They're largely unharmed. The werewolves smile menacingly as they surround you, jaws ready to tear you apart.
You thought you could destroy a great evil, but it looks like you were //wrong.//
Things look //grim.//
(set:$ChooseKill to false)
(set:$BossPreIntro to false)
(align:"==><===")[Player Choice:
[[You look to your companions.->Look At Party]]
[[Look at your inventory.->LookInventory]]
]
At first, Strzyżyk is just a silhouette with glowing red eyes and a bright white fanged smile. As he draws closer, you see him for what he is.
He is an elf with tan skin, silver hair tied back with a bow, and horrible red eyes. He wears a fine red silk shirt and a black formal suit. He stalks forward, earning fearful stares from his pets, his minions.
As you stand in his presence, you realize the legends didn't do him justice. He feels like maleficence incarnate.
Strzyżyk is the master of darkness, of all the things that go bump in the night.
He is a boogeyman...
He chuckles. "Color me impressed that you managed this long..."
(align:"==><===")[Player Choice:
[["I'm here to stop you." (Taunt)->Hero1]]
[["What can I say? I'm impressive." (Distract)->Boast1]]
[["I'm not dead yet!" (Attack with your sword)->Fight2]]
[["Let's make a deal..." (Bargain)-->Bargain1]]
[["It's time to go." (Try to Escape with Dimension Door)->Escape1]]]
"I'm not dead yet!" You charge forward for this Dark Lord. Maybe you can take him down.
You have a clear shot at beheading him as you swing your sword with all your might.
You //miss//.
Strzyżyk simply sidesteps your attack, arching a single eyebrow at your attempt to kill him.
He smiles, his vicious fangs on display. "Now, I'm going to enjoy ripping you apart. It wouldn't be fair to let my pets have all the fun!"
(align:"==><===")[[[You keep fighting.->FightQuickEnd]]]"What can I say? I'm impressive." You boast.
The Dark Lord Strzyżyk stares at you, wide eyed. Then, he //laughs.// "Oh, a funny one! I had no idea I'd get dinner //and// a show!"
He steps closer to you, his eyes glowing ominously.
(align:"==><===")[Player Choice:
[["You want a show? I'll give you a fucking show." (Attack with Alchemist's Fire)->Boast2]]
[["I'm here to stop you." (Taunt)->Hero1]]
[["I'm not dead yet!" (Attack with your sword)->Fight2]]
[["Let's make a deal..." (Bargain)-->Bargain1]]
[["It's time to go." (Try to Escape with Dimension Door)->Escape1]]]
You boldly declare, "I'm here to stop you."
"Is that so?" Strzyżyk looks at your failing band of adventurers, as the others teeter on their feet. He laughs, cocking his head as if you're the funniest thing he's ever seen, as if you're //interesting.//
(align:"==><===")[Player Choice:
[["You don't scare me." (Taunt)->Hero2]]
[["I'm not dead yet!" (Attack with your Sword)->Fight2]]
[["Let's make a deal..." (Bargain)->Bargain1]]
[["It's time to go." (Try to Escape with Dimension Door)->Escape1]]]
"Let's make a deal..." You say, in an attempt to bargain.
Your companions stare at you in shock.
"I'm listening..." Says Strzyżyk, a wicked smile curling his lips.
(align:"==><===")[[["Take me, not them."(Offer your life for your friends' lives)->OfferSelf]]
[["Take them, spare me."(Offer your friends' lives for your own.)->OfferFriends]]]
"You don't scare me." You stand tall and face him, refusing to be intimidated.
Strzyżyk arches a brow at your words. His smile widens. "Well, let's change that. Shall we?"
He moves so fast you can't see him until he grabs you by your throat.
"So, here's the brave hero!" Strzyżyk hoists you off your feet and swings you around the room like a ragdoll. Your companions watch, horrified.
"Let's see how brave you are when I feed you to my pets!"
(align:"==><===")[Player Choice:
[["You're nothing. (Taunt)->Hero3]]
[["Fuck you!" (Attack with your sword)->FightQuickEnd]]
[["I'm not ready to die." (Beg)->Beg1]]
[["Let them go." (Forfeit)->Forfeit2]]]
It's almost impossible to breathe, but you hoarsely whisper,"You're nothing."
The Dark Lord snarls, throwing you to the floor. You grunt and gasp, sucking air into your lungs. Suddenly, he slams his foot down onto your chest.
You cry out in pain as he pullls you to your knees by your hair. Your companions watch helplessly.
The Dark Lord whispers in your ear, his voice a low threat. "Now, what were you saying? Say it again, nice and loud..."
(align:"==><===")[[["Fuck you!" (Attack)-->FightQuickEnd]]
[["I'm not ready to die." (Beg)-->Beg1]]
[["Let them go." (Forfeit)-->Forfeit2]]]
You swing your sword at the Dark Lord. With a flash of steel, the blade meets flesh. Blinding pain lances through you. Glancing down, you see the pommel facing the wrong direction. You've been run through.
"Too bad, so sad." Says the Dark Lord.
You collapse to the floor, blood pouring from your wound. You gasp and gurgle...
The werewolves close in on you, teeth bared, drool dripping from their jaws.
The Dark Lord stands over you, his red eyes glowing as your vision fades to black. "You never had a chance..."
(align:"==><===")[''(GAME OVER)''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]]"I'm not ready to die." You say, trembling. You're willing to beg...
Your companions stare at you in shock.
"No? Well, then make me an offer." Says Strzyżyk, a wicked smile curling his lips.
(align:"==><===")[[["Take me, not them."(Offer your life for your friends' lives)->OfferSelf]]
[["Take them, spare me."(Offer your friends' lives for your own.)->OfferFriends]]]
"Let them go." You say, your voice hoarse.
You hope your friends can survive this ordeal... //somehow//.
Strzyżyk chuckles. //"Cute."//
He smiles, his red eyes glowing ominously.
Strzyżyk bows dramatically. "Oh, you'll get your wish." He then motions to you with a flick of his hand.
"Turn them."
(align:"==><===")[[The werewolves leap at you.]]"You want a show? I'll give you a fucking show." You snarl, as you pull a Flask of Alchemist's Fire from your jacket and throw it at the Dark Lord.
As soon as it shatters he'll be engulfed in flames and-
He //catches// it.
"Oh, cute." He tilts the flask in his hands, eyeing it speculatively. Then he smiles, turning his head towards your companions.
"Decisions, decisions..." Strzyżyk wields the dangerous flask and holds his arm out, pointing at each of your friends.
You stare at him in horror as you realize what he intends to do.
"Tell me who lives and who dies!"
(set:$ChooseKill to true)
(align:"==><===")[[You look to your companions.->Look At Party]]
River looks at you, blood dripping from her mouth. She's a little person with a big heart, willing to give her all to help others. Her skills as a ranger and quick thinking have saved your life time and time again. She's a friendly and positive member of your party. River is your friend.
(align:"==><===")[[Look at the others.->Look At Party]]
(if:$ChooseKill is true)[[Decide who lives and who dies.->ChooseMember]]You look to your companions.
(align:"==><===")[[[Look at River.->River]]
[[Look at Diedra.->Diedra]]
[[Look at Hugo.->Hugo]]
(set:$LookAtParty to true)
(if:$ChooseKill is true)[[Decide who lives and who dies.->ChooseMember]]
(if:$ChooseKill is false)[[You hear a chuckle and see something moving towards you.->BravoIntro]]]"Hurry up. If you don't decide quickly, I'll decide for you." The Dark Lord urges you.
(align:"==><===")[Player Choice:
[[(Choose to kill River)->ChooseRiver]]
[[(Choose to kill Diedra)->ChooseDiedra]]
[[(Choose to kill Hugo)->ChooseHugo]]]
Diedra is seasoned warrior covered in scars. She's pragmatic, honest, and keeps people at a distance. But you've learned that under her gruff exterior is someone who cares very deeply for the few people she lets into her life She's fought by your side valiantly and you've earned her trust. She cares for you, but she'd never admit it. Diedra stares at you, her eyes pleading.
(align:"==><===")[[Look at the others.->Look At Party]]
(if:$ChooseKill is true)[[Decide who lives and who dies.->ChooseMember]]Hugo may not be the smartest man, but he makes up for it with his never-ending joie de vivre, his passion for life. He's an enthusiastic member of your group, full of smiles and jokes when he's not tirelessly fighting against the evils of the world. The giant man is an exceptional paladin and a good friend. He stares at you, stunned.
(align:"==><===")[[Look at the others.->Look At Party]]
(if:$ChooseKill is true)[[Decide who lives and who dies.->ChooseMember]]"I'm sorry." You look at River and hang your head.
"No!" River cries out.
Strzyżyk smiles and throws the Flask of Alchemist's Fire. It shatters against its target and fire erupts.
"Sorry, dear. You took too long!"
You gasp as the flames engulf //Diedra.//
She screams as the heat sears her skin, burning her flesh, until she collapses to the ground. She burns hotly, the fire so intense you have to shield your eyes. Her shrieks are short-lived as her life is snuffed out and her body turns into blackened charcoal.
River stares in horror, sobbing. Tears spill down her face like rivers...
"Oh, but don't worry. Your decisions matter!" Strzyżyk says with a laugh, waving to his werewolves.
//"Eat the little one."//
Werewolves leap onto your friend River, biting into her flesh. She screams.
(align:"==><===")[[[Look away->RiverDyingLookAway]]
[[Watch River die.->RiverDieWatch]]]
<!--Diedra and River Die-->"I'm sorry." You look at Diedra and hang your head.
"What?" Diedra stares at you, stunned.
Strzyżyk smiles and throws the Flask of Alchemist's Fire. It shatters against its target and fire erupts.
"Sorry, dear. You took too long!"
(align:"==><===")[[You gasp as the flames engulf //River.//]]
"I'm sorry." You look at Hugo and hang your head.
//"Me?"// Hugo looks surprised, then frowns. He understands.
Strzyżyk smiles and throws the Flask of Alchemist's Fire. It shatters against its target and fire erupts.
"Sorry, dear. You took too long!"
(align:"==><===")[[You gasp as the flames engulf //Diedra.//]]
You look away.
"Don't you dare!" Strzyżyk snarls before he grabs your face and forces you to watch.
River screams until they tear her throat out. In a grizzly display, a werewolf shakes her and tears flesh from her small body. Fountains of blood spray forth. It's gruesome, it's horrible...
Your friend is eaten alive.
Strzyżyk laughs, his eyes glowing with malice. "You chose this!"
<!--Diedra and River Die-->
You and one companion still live...
Hugo stands, his mace and shield ready for one final fight.
(align:"==><===")[[[Player Choice:
[["Take me, not him."-> BegForHugo]]
[["Let's go down fighting!"->FinalFightHugo]]]River screams until they tear her throat out. In a grizzly display, a werewolf shakes her and tears flesh from her small body. Fountains of blood spray forth. It's gruesome, it's horrible...
"You chose this!" Strzyżyk laughs with dark glee.
<!--Diedra and River Die-->
You and one companion still live...
Hugo stands, his mace and shield ready for one final fight.
(align:"==><===")[Player Choice:
[["Take me, not him."-> BegForHugo]]
[["Let's go down fighting!"->FinalFightHugo]]]You look away.
"Don't you dare!" Strzyżyk snarls before he grabs your face and forces you to watch.
Diedra swings her axe but the werewolves are all over her, like a mass of fur, claws, and teeth. She roars in pain as fangs sink into her flesh. Claws tear through her armor as if it's wet paper. Fountains of blood spray forth.
She yells in pain but manages to stay on her feet. Diedra fights until you hear a horrible snap.
She collapses to the ground, motionless. A werewolf stands over her, teeth gnashing on her spine. The creatures immediately rip her limb from limb as a meal.
It's gruesome, it's horrible...
Strzyżyk laughs, his eyes glowing with malice. //"You chose this!"//
<!--Diedra and River Die-->
You and one companion still live...
Hugo stands there, his mace and shield ready for one final fight.
(align:"==><===")[[Player Choice:
[["Take me, not him."-> BegForHugo]]
[["Let's go down fighting!"->FinalFightHugo]]]You watch your companion fight, your eyes wide. She's a powerful woman, but she's only human.
Diedra swings her axe but the werewolves are all over her, like a mass of fur, claws, and teeth. She roars in pain as fangs sink into her flesh. Claws tear through her armor as if it's wet paper. Fountains of blood spray forth.
She yells in pain but manages to stay on her feet. Diedra fights until you hear a horrible snap.
She collapses to the ground, motionless. A werewolf stands over her, teeth gnashing on her spine. The creatures immediately rip her limb from limb as a meal.
It's gruesome, it's horrible...
Strzyżyk laughs, his eyes glowing with malice. //"You chose this!"//
<!--Diedra and River Die-->
You and one companion still live...
Hugo stands there, his mace and shield ready for one final fight.
(align:"==><===")[[Player Choice:
[["Take me, not him."-> BegForHugo]]
[["Let's go down fighting!"->FinalFightHugo]]]You look away.
"Don't you dare!" Strzyżyk snarls before he grabs your face and forces you to watch.
Hugo slams his shield into the werewolves and swings his mace to fend them off, but they pile on top of him like a mass of fur, claws, and teeth. He hollers in pain as fangs sink into his flesh. Claws tear through his armor as if it's wet paper. Fountains of blood spray forth.
Hugo stumbles back, groaning. Blood pours from his wounds.
He fights with every drop of courage he has, until his shield hits the ground. His mace soon follows with a loud clang.
A werewolf clamps its jaws around his throat. Hugo's eyes meet yours before he falls to the floor. The creatures snarl, fighting over his body and gnawing on his limbs.
It's gruesome, it's horrible...
Strzyżyk laughs, his eyes glowing with malice. //"You chose this!"//
You and one companion still live...
River trembles, her small hands grasping her bow, an arrow ready to be fired.
<!--Diedra and Hugo Die-->
(align:"==><===")[[Player Choice:
[["Take me, not her."-> BegForRiver]]
[["Let's go down fighting!"->FinalFightRiver]]]Hugo slams his shield into the werewolves and swings his mace to fend them off, but they pile on top of him like a mass of fur, claws, and teeth. He hollers in pain as fangs sink into his flesh. Claws tear through his armor as if it's wet paper. Fountains of blood spray forth.
Hugo stumbles back, groaning. Blood pours from his wounds.
He fights with every drop of courage he has, until his shield hits the ground. His mace soon follows with a loud clang.
A werewolf clamps its jaws around his throat. Hugo's eyes meet yours before he falls to the floor. The creatures snarl, fighting over his body and gnawing on his limbs.
It's gruesome, it's horrible...
Strzyżyk laughs, his eyes glowing with malice. //"You chose this!"//
You and one companion still live...
River trembles, her small hands grasping her bow, an arrow ready to be fired.
<!--Diedra and Hugo Die-->
(align:"==><===")[[[Player Choice:
[["Take me, not her."-> BegForRiver]]
[["Let's go down fighting!"->FinalFightRiver]]]"Take me, not her." You say, pleading to save River's life.
Strzyżyk laughs. "Oh, you'll get your wish." He then motions to you with a flick of his hand.
"Turn them."
The werewolves leap onto you, pinning you to the floor. You yell as one of them bites the back of your neck, shaking you. Saliva drips down its mouth and into the wound on your neck. A dark magic swells and you scream as your bones begin to snap and break, your body twists and contorts in horrific ways.
Your skin splits open, body swelling as fur sprouts all over you. Your heart races and all you can do is let out a deafening howl as you know nothing but pain and //hunger//.
(align:"==><===")[[You tear off your armor and stumble across the floor, shaking.->RiverSpare1]]
"Take me, not him." You plead for your friend's life.
Strzyżyk laughs. "How noble of you..." He then motions to Hugo with a flick of his hand. "Turn him."
The werewolves leap on Hugo, pinning him to the floor. He yells as one of them bites the back of his neck, shaking him. Saliva drips down its mouth and into the wound on Hugo's neck. A dark magic swells and your companion screams as his bones begin to snap and break, his body twists and contorts in horrific ways.
His skin splits open, his body swelling as fur sprouts all over him. He lets out a deafening howl as he tears off his armor and stumbles across the floor, shaking.
Hugo //changes...//
...into a //werewolf.//
He stares at his master, his body trembling, his tail instinctively tucking between his legs. Strzyżyk smiles as he gestures towards //you.//
//"Eat them."// He commands.
(align:"==><===")[[Hugo leaps at you without hesitation.]]
"Let's go down fighting!" You rally River and hold your sword at the ready.
She fires her arrows, sinking them deep into the eyes of two werewolves. You charge forward, sword slashing into one massive beast.
In a flurry of fur, teeth, and claws, you fight to the bitter end.
[[It's all over in less than a minute.->FinalFightRiver2]]
"Let's go down fighting!" You rally Hugo and hold your sword at the ready.
Hugo swings his mace into the skull of a werewolf. It yelps. He smashes his shield into another. You charge forward, sword slashing into one massive beast.
In a flurry of fur, teeth, and claws, you fight to the bitter end.
It's all over in less than a minute.
You lay dying on the floor. Your blood pools around you. It's warm, but you feel cold as your life fades. You reach for your friend, fingers twitching with the last bits of your strength.
Hugo lays prone only a dozen feet away, shock in his eyes. A werewolf tears into his throat. He gurgles before he drowns in his own blood.
You stare into Hugo's sightless eyes. You have so many regrets...
The werewolves close in on you, teeth bared, drool dripping from their jaws.
The Strzyżyk chuckles as he looks down at you, his red eyes glowing as your vision fades to black. "You never had a chance..."
(align:"==><===")[''(GAME OVER)''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]]River stares at you, terror in her wide eyes.
She's not your friend anymore.
She's //dinner.//
You don't hesitate to leap at her, your hungry mouth snapping down on her tiny throat. She shrieks before you rip her voicebox from her body. In a geyser of blood, you make quick work of her.
Strzyżyk chuckles as you eat, approaching you from behind. You lift your head, your lupine muzzle dripping with blood and innards.
"You're a good dog, aren't you?" Strzyżyk croons, his fingers brushing over your fur. His touch feels like hurt, death, and misery. You whimper, crouching low.
The other werewolves sneer and snarl at you. You are new. You don't know how things work here...
...not yet.
But you will.
You belong to the master now.
The pack of werewolves fights over the scraps, over the bodies of your friends.
"Think of all the fun we'll have together..." Your master says, his wide white smile sending chills down your spine.
This isn't the end...
//...it's a new beginning.//
(align:"==><===")[''(GAME OVER)''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]]You stare at Hugo, terror in your eyes.
You're not his friend anymore.
You're //dinner.//
Hugo's hungry mouth snaps down on your throat. You scream before he rips your voicebox from your body. In a geyser of blood, you fall.
You feel every crushing bite of his jaws, every slice of his claws. It's agony. Hugo is ravenous. As you bleed, the pain seems to numb a bit. Everything starts to go dark.
Strzyżyk chuckles as Hugo eats, approaching from behind.
[[Hugo lifts his head, his lupine muzzle dripping with your blood and innards.]]"It's time to go." You say as you look to your companions.
They always complained you were a packrat, picking up too many things for your adventures. But you doubt they'll complain about that if you survive, as your fingers curl around a spell scroll in your jacket pocket.
You look to your companions. Dimension door is a powerful spell that will allow you to move elsewhere, but only two people can pass through the door before it closes.
Who will you take with you?
Who will you doom to die here?
(set:$ChooseEscape to true)
(align:"==><===")[
[[Look at River.->River]]
[[Look at Diedra->Diedra]]
[[Look at Hugo->Hugo]]
[[Read the spell scroll.->Escape2]]]You do the unthinkable, you offer your friends' lives for your own.
"Take them, spare me."
Strzyżyk smirks, seemingly impressed. //"Diabolical."//
"No!" River cries out, shocked.
Diedra stares at you, utterly betrayed.
"How could you..." Hugo mumbles, stunned.
Strzyżyk seems pleased. "You have a deal." He motions to your friends with a flick of his hand.
"Turn them."
(align:"==><===")[[The werewolves leap onto your friends, pinning them to the floor.]]"Take me, not them." You offer your life in exchange for your friends.
Strzyżyk stares at you before chuckling. "Oh, how sweet." He smiles, his red eyes glowing ominously.
You hope your friends can survive this ordeal... //somehow//.
Strzyżyk chuckles. //"Cute."//
He smiles, his red eyes glowing ominously.
Strzyżyk bows dramatically. "Oh, you'll get your wish." He then motions to you with a flick of his hand. "Turn them."
(align:"==><===")[[The werewolves leap at you.->OfferSelf2]](set:$BossPreIntro to true)
"Bravo..." Says a mocking voice that speaks with an eloquant flair, hands clapping.
The werewolves shrink back, flinching with fear. They quickly bow their heads, as they are in the presence of their lord and master, the //Dark Lord Strzyżyk.//
He chuckles as he walks towards you, his form seeming to materialize out of the deepest shadows.
(align:"==><===")[[[You look up at Strzyżyk.->IntroBoss]]
(if:$InventoryLook is false)[[Quickly check your inventory.->LookInventory]]]You read the spell for Dimension Door.
Magic erupts nearby, a vibrant blast of blue light as a magical door opens.
(align:"==><===")[Choose who lives and who dies:
[[Save yourself and River.]]
[[Save yourself and Diedra.]]
[[Save yourself and Hugo.]]
[[Save River and Diedra.]]
[[Save River and Hugo.]]
[[Save Diedra and Hugo.]]]
You yell, "River! Go!" and run for the glowing door.
She's small but fast.
But you're faster.
In your fear, in your haste, you don't wait for her.
You race through the door and are magically teleported to safety beyond this manor, a few hundred feet outside. You spin in the moonlight, staring as the door winks shut behind you.
You're //alone//...
Your hairs rise on your skin as howls echo in the night. You're the lone survivor of the adventure.
You turn tail and run away...
It's what you're good at, after all.
''THE END.''
(align:"==><===")[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]You yell, "Diedra! Go!" and run for the glowing door.
She's big but fast.
You both run for the door, boots hitting the ground at the same time.
You race through the door and are magically teleported to safety beyond this manor, a few hundred feet outside. You spin in the moonlight, staring as the door winks shut behind you.
Diedra stands beside you, panting. She looks over her shoulder, sadness crossing her face.
"It was an impossible choice." She admits, her voice filled with empathy. It doesn't make you feel any better.
Howls echo in the night. Hair rises on your skin.
Two of you have survived the adventure.
You both leave together, your hearts aching for your friends.
''THE END.''
(align:"==><===")[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]You yell, "Hugo! Go!" and run for the glowing door.
He's big but fast.
You both run for the door, boots hitting the ground at the same time.
You race through the door and are magically teleported to safety beyond this manor, a few hundred feet outside. You spin in the moonlight, staring as the door winks shut behind you.
Hugo stands beside you, panting. He looks over his shoulder, pain on his face. "Why couldn't they come too?" He asks, sounding on the verge of tears. He knows why they couldn't come...
It doesn't make you feel any better.
Howls echo in the night. Hairs rise on your skin.
Two of you have survived the adventure.
You flee together, your hearts aching for your friends.
It could have been worse...
''THE END.''
(align:"==><===")[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]You yell, "River! Diedra! Go!" and point to the glowing door.
Diedra's big but fast.
River runs for the door, but she can't match Diedra's stride.
The small woman pulls something from her pocket, a scroll. "I'll get the next one! Hugo, hurry!"
"You got it!" Hugo dashes for the escape route.
River recites the spell for Dimension Door.
Diedra and Hugo leap through the spell just before it winks out and the door vanishes.
(align:"==><===")[[A second door appears.]]
You yell, "Hugo! River! Go!" and point to the glowing door.
He's big but fast.
She's small, but not fast enough.
He runs for the door, but River can't match his stride.
You watch as your small friend stumbles.
River won't make it.
Hugo grabs River and carries her under his arm. He leaps through the Dimension Door spell.
The spell winks out, the door vanishing.
They're teleported to safety beyond this manor, a few hundred feet outside.
You stare at the empty space, thrilled and terrified. They made it out!
You and Diedra turn your attention back to the werewolves, to the Dark Lord.
"You'll suffer for that..." Strzyżyk sneers, fury contorting a pretty face into something horrid.
"Kill them!" He commands his werewolves.
In a flurry of fur, teeth, and claws, you fight to the bitter end.
(align:"==><===")[[It's all over in less than a minute.]]
You yell, "Hugo! Diedra! Go!" and point to the glowing door.
Diedra's big but fast.
Hugo's fast too.
They race for the door.
The small woman pulls something from her pocket, a scroll. "Always be prepared!"
River recites the spell for Dimension Door.
Diedra and Hugo leap through the spell just before it winks out and the door vanishes. The second door appears.
"Good thing you have me!" River says, with a wild-eyed grin as you run for the door. Side by side, you jump through the door, thrilled and terrified.
You are magically teleported to safety beyond this manor, a few hundred feet outside. You nearly crash into Hugo and Diedra as you stumble onto grass. River laughs as she speeds ahead. The door winks shut behind you.
"We did it!" River cheers, she jumps up to high-five you. You smack her hand with a grin, still in shock you all made it out alive.
You're not the only one...
"We're alive?" Hugo asks in disbelief.
"Let's keep it that way!" Diedra says, giving him a hearty slap on the back. She quickly sets off towards safety.
Hairs rise on your skin as howls echo in the night.
You hurry to leave, smiling at your friends.
You all survived the adventure.
''THE END.''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]](set:$InventoryLook to true)
You traveled light today, but you have a few things that might help you when you most need them.
You have a Scroll of Dimension Door. It's a powerful spell that will allow you to move elsewhere, but only two people can pass through the door before it closes.
You have a Flask of Alchemist's Fire. It's an adhesive fluid that ignites when exposed to air. If you throw and shatter the flask, expect something to burn.
(align:"==><===")[(if:$BossPreIntro is false)[[You hear a chuckle and see something moving towards you.->BravoIntro]]]
River stares at you, terror in her wide eyes.
Diedra grits her teeth, holding her axe ready.
Hugo raises his shield but there's a tremble in his limbs.
They're not your friends anymore.
They're //dinner.//
You jump onto River as she fires an arrow at you, missing. Your mouth snaps down on her tiny throat. She shrieks before you rip her voicebox from her body. In a geyser of blood, you make quick work of her.
Diedra slams her axe into your back. You yelp in pain, shaking off the wound as it quickly heals. She swings for you again, but another werewolf smashes into her, knocking her axe from her hands. Soon the horde is on her, tearing her limb from limb.
Hugo bellows.
You turn to see him drop to his knees, his left arm missing. Blood sprays from his stump. His shield slides across the floor. His mace quickly joins it.
The werewolves tear into Hugo and Diedra, mouths frothy with bloody spit.
(align:"==><===")[[You join in.]]You stare at your former friends, terror in your eyes.
You're not their friend anymore.
You're //dinner.//
River tears your armor from your legs, her teeth latching onto your calves. You scream in pain.
Diedra grabs your left arm and rips it from the socket. It falls uselessly at your side. You cry out, stumbling. You drop your sword.
Hugo's hungry mouth snaps down on your throat. You scream before he rips your voicebox from your body. In a geyser of blood, you fall.
You feel every crushing bite of their jaws, every slice of their claws. It's agony. They're ravenous. As you bleed, the pain seems to numb a bit. Everything starts to go dark.
Strzyżyk chuckles as the werewolves eat, approaching them from behind.
[[River lifts her head, her lupine muzzle dripping with your blood and innards.]]
The werewolves leap onto you, pinning you to the floor. You yell as one of them bites the back of your neck, shaking you. Saliva drips down its mouth and into the wound on your neck. A dark magic swells and you scream as your bones begin to snap and break, your body twists and contorts in horrific ways.
Your skin splits open, body swelling as fur sprouts all over you. Your friends scream for you, but it's all just noise to your sensitive ears. Your heart races and all you can do is let out a deafening howl as you know nothing but pain and //hunger//.
(align:"==><===")[[You tear off your armor and stumble across the floor, shaking.]]
You tear off your armor and stumble across the floor, shaking.
You are...
...a //werewolf.//
Your master looms, dark magic swirling around him. You can see, sense, and smell so much more now. The creature called Strzyżyk is a beast made of darkness, like a writhing mass of tentacles made of shadow and loathing.
You stare up at him, your body trembling, your tail instinctively tucks between your legs.
"Now, kill them." Strzyżyk commands you, gesturing to your former companions.
(align:"==><===")[[You attack them without hesitation.->Eat dinner.]]You gasp as the flames engulf //River.//
"No!"
River screams as the heat sears her skin, burning her flesh. The fire is so intense you have to shield your eyes from the blaze. Her shrieks are short-lived as her life is snuffed out and her body turns into blackened charcoal, collapsing to the floor and breaking apart.
Diedra stares in horror. She grimaces and your eyes meet. She //trusted// you.
"Oh, but don't worry. Your decisions matter!" Strzyżyk says with a laugh, waving to his werewolves.
//"Kill the big woman."//
You flinch as you see the creatures launch at Diedra. The werewolves leap onto her, biting into her flesh.
[[Look away->DiedraDyingLookAway]]
[[Watch Diedra die.->DiedraDieWatch]]
<!--Diedra and River Die-->You gasp as the flames engulf //Diedra.//
"No!"
Diedra screams as the heat sears her skin, burning her flesh. The fire is so intense you have to shield your eyes from the blaze. Her shrieks are short-lived as her life is snuffed out and her body turns into blackened charcoal, collapsing to the floor and breaking apart.
Hugo stares in horror, his eyes lined with tears. There's no coming back from this. He puts on a brave face.
"Oh, but don't worry. Your decisions matter!" Strzyżyk says with a laugh, waving to his werewolves.
//"Kill the big one."//
You flinch as you see the creatures launch at Hugo. Werewolves leap onto him, sinking fangs deep into his flesh. He yells in pain, trying to fight back with his mace and shield.
(align:"==><===")[[[Look away->HugoDyingLookAway]]
[[Watch Hugo die.->HugoDieWatch]]]
<!--Diedra and Hugo Die-->You tear off your armor and stumble across the floor, shaking.
You are...
...a //werewolf.//
Your master looms, dark magic swirling around him. You can see, sense, and smell so much more now. The creature called Strzyżyk is a beast made of darkness, like a writhing mass of tentacles made of shadow.
You stare up at him, your body trembling, your tail instinctively tucking between your legs.
//"Eat the little one."// He commands you.
(align:"==><===")[[Eat dinner.]]
It's all over in less than a minute.
Diedra swings her axe. The werewolves are all over her like a mass of fur, claws, and teeth. She roars in pain as fangs sink into her flesh. Claws tear through her armor as if it's wet paper. Fountains of blood spray forth. Diedra fights until you hear a horrible snap. Diedra collapses to the ground, motionless.
You slash into the monsters, your heart pounding. No matter how hard you fight, there's just too many of them. They quickly overwhelm you, knocking you to the floor and tearing through your armor to the soft flesh underneath.
(align:"==><===")[[You scream in pain as their fangs sink into your innards.]]
You lay dying on the floor. Your blood pools around you. It's warm, but you feel bitterly cold as your life fades. You reach for your friend, fingers twitching with the last bits of your strength.
A werewolf stands over Diedra, teeth gnashing on her spine. She's torn limb from limb as a meal for the hungry beasts.
It's gruesome, it's horrible...
The werewolves close in on you, teeth bared, drool dripping from their jaws.
The Strzyżyk chuckles as he looks down at you, his red eyes glowing as your vision fades to black. "You never had a chance..."
You life ends...
...but two of your friends survived...
''THE END.''
(align:"==><===")[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]A second door appears.
"Good call!" River says, with a wild-eyed grin as you both run for the new door. Side by side, you jump through the magical portal, thrilled and terrified.
"No!" Snarls Strzyżyk.
You are magically teleported to safety beyond this manor, a few hundred feet outside. You nearly crash into Hugo and Diedra as you stumble onto grass. River laughs as she speeds ahead. The door winks shut behind you.
"We did it!" River cheers, she jumps up to high-five you. You smack her hand with a grin, still in shock that everyone made it out alive.
You're not the only one...
"We're //alive?//" Hugo asks in disbelief.
"Let's keep it that way!" Diedra gives him a hearty slap on the back. She quickly sets off towards safety of the bustling the city streets.
Hairs rise on your skin as howls echo in the night.
Everyone survived the adventure.
You hurry to leave, smiling at your friends.
You wouldn't have it any other way...
''THE END.''
(align:"==><===")[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]The werewolves leap onto you, pinning you to the floor. You yell as one of them bites the back of your neck, shaking you. Saliva drips down its mouth and into the wound on your neck. A dark magic swells and you scream as your bones begin to snap and break, your body twists and contorts in horrific ways.
Your skin splits open, body swelling as fur sprouts all over you. Your friends scream for you, but it's all just noise to your sensitive ears. Your heart races and all you can do is let out a deafening howl as you know nothing but pain and //hunger//.
[[You tear off your armor and stumble across the floor, shaking.->OfferSelf3]]You tear off your armor and stumble across the floor, shaking.
You are...
...a //werewolf.//
Your master looms, dark magic swirling around him. You can see, sense, and smell so much more now. The creature called Strzyżyk is a beast made of darkness, like a writhing mass of tentacles made of shadow and loathing.
You stare up at him, your body trembling, your tail instinctively tucks between your legs.
"Now, kill them." Strzyżyk commands you, gesturing to your former companions.
(align:"==><===")[[You attack them without hesitation.]]You join in the madness, hunger driving you to sink your fangs into River's tiny body.
Strzyżyk chuckles as you eat, approaching you from behind. You lift your head, your lupine muzzle dripping with blood and innards.
"You're a good dog, aren't you?" Strzyżyk croons, his fingers brushing over your fur. His touch feels like hurt, death, and misery. You whimper, crouching low.
The other werewolves sneer and snarl at you. You are new. You don't know how things work here...
...not yet.
But you will.
You belong to the master now.
"Think of all the fun we'll have together..." Your master says, his wide white smile sending chills down your spine.
This isn't the end...
//...it's a new beginning.//
(align:"==><===")[''(GAME OVER)''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]]River lifts her head, her lupine muzzle dripping with your blood and innards.
"You're a good girl, aren't you?" Strzyżyk croons, his fingers brushing over River's fur. Your former small friend, now a small werewolf, whimpers.
The other werewolves sneer and snarl at the three newcomers. They don't know how things work here...
...not yet.
But they //will.//
River, Diedra, and Hugo belong to the master now, to Strzyżyk.
The pack of werewolves fights over the scraps, over //you.//
"Think of all the fun we'll have together..." The master says, his wide white smile is the last thing you see.
Your eyes become sightless. You feel cold, but little else. Your perception dims as you die.
This is your end...
//...but for your former friends, it's a new beginning.//
(align:"==><===")[''(GAME OVER)''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]]Hugo lifts his head, his lupine muzzle dripping with your blood and innards.
"You're a good boy, aren't you?" Strzyżyk croons, his fingers brushing over Hugo's fur. Your former friend, now a giant beast, whimpers.
The other werewolves sneer and snarl at him. He is new. He doesn't know how things work here...
...not yet.
But he will.
Hugo belongs to the master now.
The pack of werewolves fights over the scraps, over the bodies of your friends, over //you.//
"Think of all the fun we'll have together..." The master says, his wide white smile is the last thing you see.
Your eyes become sightless. You feel cold, but little else. Your perception dims as you die.
This is your end...
//...but for Hugo, it's a new beginning.//
(align:"==><===")[''(GAME OVER)''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]]It's all over in less than a minute.
You slash into the monsters, heart pounding. No matter how hard you fight, there's just too many of them. They quickly overwhelm you, knocking you to the floor and tearing through your armor to the soft flesh underneath.
You lay dying on the floor. Your blood pools around you. It's warm, but you feel cold as your life fades. You reach for your friend, fingers twitching with the last bits of your strength.
River is only a dozen feet away, terror in her eyes. A werewolf shakes her like a rag doll and she lets out one final cry before it snaps her neck. It throws her to the floor with a snarl.
You stare into River's sightless eyes. You have so many regrets...
The werewolves close in on you, teeth bared, drool dripping from their jaws.
The Strzyżyk chuckles as he looks down at you, his red eyes glowing as your vision fades to black. "You never had a chance..."
(align:"==><===")[''(GAME OVER)''
[[(Return to the beginning)->IntroFight]]]They yell as each are bitten. Saliva drips down into their wounds. A dark magic swells and Hugo, River, and Diedra scream as their bones begin to snap and break. You watch as their bodies twist and contort in horrific ways.
Their skin splits open, bodies swelling as fur sprouts all over.
You tremble, surrounded by werewolves and utterly //alone//.
The new werewolves snarl, quivering with pain and //hunger//.
They tear off their armor and stumble across the floor, shaking.
Your friends howl.
They are...
...//werewolves.//
They stare at their new master, cowering as their tails tuck between their legs.
"Now, kill them." Strzyżyk commands your former friends, gesturing to //you.//
(align:"==><===")[[They attack you without hesitation.]]]