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<<set $header = 0>>\ <div style="text-align: center;">\ <p class="double">\ <br>CRYPT SHYFTER ANTHOLOGY #2<br> by kung fu space barbarian<br> </p>\ [[Start|stlkt]] </div>\ <<set $inventory= []>>\ <<set $hp = 10>>\ <<set $maxhp = 10>>\ <<set $gold = 25>>\ <<set $defense = 2>>\ <<set $level = 1>>\ <<set $pizza = 3>>\ <<set $atk = 3>>\ <<set $accuracy = 2>>\ <<set $def = 0>>\ <<set $speed = 3>>\ <<set $spells = 3>>\ <<set $xp = 0>>\ <<set $levelcap = 1000>>\ <<set $soldier = 0>>\ <<set $item1 = 0>>\ <<set $item2 = 0>>\ <<set $item3 = 0>>\ <<set $item4 = 0>>\ <<set $gorlons = 0>>\ <<set $squids = 0>>\ <<set $slugs = 0>>\ <<set $header = 1>>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <table style="width:100%"> <tr> <td>YOU</td> <td><<display 'hpbar'>></td> <td>$hp/$maxhp</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ENEMY</td> <td><<display 'ehpbar'>></td> <td>$ehp/$maxehp</td> </tr> </table>\ </div>\<<if $hp == $maxhp>>\ <progress value="100" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($hp gte (.75 * $maxhp)) and ($hp lte (1 * $maxhp))>>\ <progress value="75" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($hp gte (.50 * $maxhp)) and ($hp lte (.75 * $maxhp))>>\ <progress value="50" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($hp gte (.25 * $maxhp)) and ($hp lte (.50 * $maxhp))>>\ <progress value="25" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif $hp lte 0>>\ <progress value="0" max="100"> </progress> <<else>>\ <progress value="5" max="100"> </progress> <</if>>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<if $pizza gte 1>>\ <<set $pizza -= 1>>\ <<set $hp = $maxhp>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ HP restored.<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ You don't have any PIZZA!<br> [[OK|yourturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<set $ehp = random(7,10) + ($level * 2)>>\ <<set $maxehp = $ehp>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ <<set $dice = random(1,6)>>\ <<if $dice lte $speed>>\ First strike!<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> <<else>>\ ENEMY makes the first move!<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\<<if $ehp == $maxehp>>\ <progress value="100" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($ehp gte (.75 * $maxehp)) and ($ehp lte (1 * $maxehp))>>\ <progress value="75" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($ehp gte (.50 * $maxehp)) and ($ehp lte (.75 * $maxehp))>>\ <progress value="50" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif ($ehp gte (.25 * $maxehp)) and ($ehp lte (.50 * $maxehp))>>\ <progress value="25" max="100"> </progress> <<elseif $ehp lte 0>>\ <progress value="0" max="100"> </progress> <<else>>\ <progress value="5" max="100"> </progress> <</if>>\<<run UI.restart()>>\ Too bad, you died.<br> [[Restart][state.restart()]]<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<set $xpgainer = random(1,6) * 100>>\ <<set $xp += $xpgainer>>\ <<if $xp gte $levelcap>>\ <<set $levelcap += 1000>>\ <<set $level += 1>>\ <<set $hpincrease = random(1,3)>>\ <<set $hp += $hpincrease>>\ <<set $maxhp += $hpincrease>>\ <<set $tohit += 1>>\ <<set $lootgain = random(1,3)>>\ <<if $lootgain gte 2>>\ <<set $lootitems = random(1,2)>>\ <<if $lootitems == 1>>\ <<set $pizza += 1>>\ <<else>>\ <<set $spells += 1>>\ <</if>>\ <</if>>\ LEVEL UP! <<else>>\ VICTORY! <</if>>\ <table style="width:100%"> <tr> <td>+$xpgainer XP</td> <td>LEVEL: $level</td> <td>XP: $xp / $levelcap</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HEALTH: $hp / $maxhp</td> <td>MAGIC: $spells</td> <td>PIZZA: $pizza</td> </tr> </table>\ [[OK|afterallthefights]] </div>\<<if $state == 1>>\ <<goto "win1">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 2>>\ <<goto "win2">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 3>>\ <<goto "win3">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 4>>\ <<goto "win4">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 5>>\ <<goto "win5">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 6>>\ <<goto "win6">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 7>>\ <<goto "win7">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 8>>\ <<goto "win8">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 9>>\ <<goto "win9">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 10>>\ <<goto "win10">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 11>>\ <<goto "win11">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 12>>\ <<goto "win12">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 13>>\ <<goto "win13">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 14>>\ <<goto "win14">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 15>>\ <<goto "win15">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 16>>\ <<goto "win16">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 17>>\ <<goto "win17">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 18>>\ <<goto "win18">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 19>>\ <<goto "win19">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 20>>\ <<goto "win20">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 21>>\ <<goto "win21">>\ <</if>>\ <<if $state == 22>>\ <<goto "win22">>\ <</if>>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<set $dice = random($accuracy,6)>>\ <<set $enemydamage = random(1,$atk) + $level>>\ <<if $dice gte $accuracy>>\ <<set $ehp -= $enemydamage>>\ <<if $ehp lte 0>>\ <<set $ehp = 0>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ATTACK hits for $enemydamage damage. You win!<br> [[OK|gotowin]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ATTACK hits for $enemydamage damage.<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ Attack missed!<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<set $dice = random(1,6)>>\ <<set $enemydamage = random(1,6)>>\ <<if $dice lte $speed>>\ <<set $damagecalc = $enemydamage - $def>>\ <<if $damagecalc lte 0>>\ <<set $damagecalc = 0>>\ <</if>>\ <<set $hp -= $damagecalc>>\ <<if $hp lte 0>>\ <<set $hp = 0>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ENEMY hits for $damagecalc damage. You have been defeated!<br> [[OK|gotodefeat]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ ENEMY hits for $damagecalc damage.<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> <</if>>\ <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ <<print either("Dodged","Evaded","Avoided")>> ENEMY attack!<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> <</if>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ You were defeated.<br> [[RETRY|FIGHT]] <<set $hp = $maxhp>>\ </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ What do you want to do?<br> [[ATTACK]] <<link `"MAGIC (x" + $spells + ")"` "MAGIC">><</link>> <<link `"PIZZA (x" + $pizza + ")"` "PIZZA">><</link>> </div>\<div style="text-align: center;">\ <<if $spells gte 1>>\ <<set $spells -= 1>>\ <<set $spelldmg = random(3,6) + ($level * 2)>>\ <<set $ehp -= $spelldmg>>\ <<if $ehp lte 0>>\ <<set $ehp = 0>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ MAGIC hits for $spelldmg damage. You win!<br> [[OK|gotowin]] <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ MAGIC hits for $spelldmg damage.<br> [[OK|enemyturn]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ <<display 'battlescreen'>>\ Not enough SPELL POINTS.<br> [[OK|yourturn]] <</if>>\ </div>\Choose an adventure:<br> [[BUGS!]] [[TIME CRYSTAL]] [[THE NECKLACE]] <<set $inventory= []>>\ <<set $hp = 10>>\ <<set $maxhp = 10>>\ <<set $gold = 25>>\ <<set $defense = 2>>\ <<set $level = 1>>\ <<set $pizza = 3>>\ <<set $atk = 3>>\ <<set $accuracy = 2>>\ <<set $def = 0>>\ <<set $speed = 3>>\ <<set $spells = 3>>\ <<set $xp = 0>>\ <<set $levelcap = 1000>>\ <<set $soldier = 0>>\ <<set $item1 = 0>>\ <<set $item2 = 0>>\ <<set $item3 = 0>>\ <<set $item4 = 0>>\ <<set $gorlons = 0>>\ <<set $squids = 0>>\ <<set $slugs = 0>>\You blast your way into the bug hive using a high-powered explosive device. When the dust settles you find yourself standing in a slime covered tunnel. A swarm of Squidrath warriors rush your position and attack!<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 1>>\<<if visited("win3")>>\ The bodies of slain soldiers and Squidrath warriors have been strewn across the floor. Slime drips from the ceiling.<br> [[NORTH|win2]] [[WEST|r5]] [[SOUTH|r9]] <<else>>\ The bodies of slain soldiers have been strewn across the floor. These men belonged to Alpha Squad. Slime drips from the ceiling.<br> <<if $squids == 0>>\ [[INVESTIGATE]] <</if>>\ [[NORTH|win2]] [[WEST|r5]] [[SOUTH|r9]] <</if>>\You enter a vast cavern. The Squidrath Queen is sucking the marrow out of bones.<br> [["One of the men you killed wore a Borg Shell. Where is it?"]] [["You're the ugliest creature I have ever seen. I must destroy you for the sake of all that is sane!"]]A giant pit blocks your path. There's no telling how deep it is. You see a pile of damaged crates stacked in the corner.<br> <<if $item2 == 0>>\ [[SEARCH]] <</if>>\ [[EAST|win2]]<<if $soldier == 0>>\ <<set $soldier = 1>>\ You step over brittle bones and festering animal corpses as you proceed deeper into the hive. The sound of coughing draws your attention. You turn your flashlight on a wounded soldier. He is covered in blood and slime.<br> [[TALK]] [[LEAVE]] <<else>>\ You are standing in a tunnel. There is a dead soldier on the ground. The passageway continues WEST and SOUTH.<br> [[WEST|win1]] [[SOUTH|r6]] <</if>>\<<if visited("win4")>>\ You are in a twisting corridor. There is a door to the WEST. The passageway continues EAST.<br> [[DOOR|r7]] [[EAST|r8]] <<else>>\ You are in a twisting corridor. There is a door to the WEST guarded by a GIANT SERPENT.<br> [[FIGHT SERPENT|FIGHT]] [[EAST|r8]] <<set $state = 4>>\ <</if>>\<<if $item1 == 0>>\ The tunnel comes to a dead end. The walls have caved in, but there is a WEAPON UPGRADE on the ground.<br> [[TAKE ITEM]] [[NORTH|LEAVE]] <<else>>\ The tunnel comes to a dead end. The walls have caved in and the pathway is blocked.<br> [[NORTH|LEAVE]] <</if>>\You are standing in a stone room. There is a lever made of crystal embedded in the wall.<br> [[PULL LEVER]] [[EAST|r5]]You are standing in the bug hive. Squidrath corpses litter the floor. Tunnels stretch EAST and WEST.<br> [[EAST|r4]] [[WEST|win2]]SOLDIER: I didn't think anyone was coming... our outfit got messed up real bad. Intel was garbage. We never had a chance...<br> [["Where's Borg Commander Snow?"]] [["Rest easy, soldier. You did your duty."]]The passageway continues WEST and SOUTH.<br> [[WEST|win1]] [[SOUTH|r6]]SOLDIER: The Borg Commander led the rest of the squad further into the bug hive. I heard gunfire to the southwest- back through that tunnel you just entered- but that was nearly an hour ago. It's been quiet since then...<br> [["Don't worry, I'll find the Borg Commander."]] [["Rest easy, soldier. You did your duty."]]The soldier nods his head. He leans back, takes his last breath, and dies.<br> [[OK|LEAVE]]The soldier nods his head. He leans back, takes his last breath, and dies.<br> [[OK|LEAVE]]<<set $item1 = 1>>\ Obtained WEAPON UPGRADE. +1 ATTACK.<br> [[OK|r6]] <<set $atk += 1>>\<<if $gorlons == 0>>\ You enter a wide chamber. Rocks tumble to the ground and your attention is drawn to a shadow moving nearby. You switch on your heat-vision goggles and detect multiple heat signatures- Gorlons! It's an ambush! They leap out of the shadows and attack.<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 2>>\ <<set $gorlons = 1>>\ <<else>>\ You are standing in a wide chamber. The walls and floor are splattered with Gorlon blood and brains.<br> [[EAST|win1]] [[WEST|r3]] [[SOUTH|r8]] <</if>>\<<set $item2 = 1>>\ <<set $accuracy -= 1>>\ Obtained SUPER SCOPE. +1 ACCURACY in combat.<br> [[OK|r3]]You examine the walls and ceiling. Suddenly burrowed Squidrath warriors emerge from the dirt and attack!<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 3>>\The bodies of slain soldiers and Squidrath warriors have been strewn across the floor. Slime drips from the ceiling.<br> [[NORTH|win2]] [[WEST|r5]] [[SOUTH|r9]]You are in a twisting corridor. There is a door to the WEST. The passageway continues EAST.<br> [[DOOR|r7]] [[EAST|r8]]TRAP! Poison gas seeps out of the walls. You suffer 3 damage.<br> <<set $hp -= 3>>\ <<if $hp lte 0>>\ [[OK|youdead]] <<else>>\ [[OK|r7]] <</if>>\You have run out of HEALTH. You are dead.<br> [[RETRY|r7]] <<set $hp = $maxhp>>\SQUIDRATH QUEEN: The one you seek was not killed by me, but by a Shyfter known as Typhoon. Typhoon is my master. He resides deeper within this cave. But you will never reach him! He will learn your secrets and destroy the galaxy!<br> [["Time to die, bug-eyes!"]] [["Once I finish with you, I'll be paying your master a visit."]]The Squidrath Queen hisses and attacks!<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 5>>\The Squidrath Queen hisses and attacks!<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 5>>\The Squidrath Queen hisses and attacks!<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 5>>\You step over the body of the Squidrath Queen and progress deeper into the cave. The Borg Commander has been killed by a Shyfter and his Borg Shell is being harvested for parts. You must destroy Typhoon and recover the Borg Shell before it's too late!<br> [[OK|1b]]You are standing in a small chamber. Tunnels spread to the EAST, WEST, and SOUTH. Two enormous Squidraths, drawn by the sounds of their dying Queen, scuttle out of the darkness and attack!<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 6>>\You are in an L-shaped tunnel. The passageway leads WEST and SOUTH.<br> <<if $slugs == 0>>\ [[SEARCH|3bsearch]] <</if>>\ [[WEST|win6]] [[SOUTH|5b]]You are standing in freezing cold room. The walls and floor are covered in ice.<br> <<if $item3 == 0>>\ [[SEARCH|r2search]] <</if>>\ [[EAST|win6]]This corridor twists from NORTH to EAST. You see a pile of bones in the corner.<br> <<if $item4 == 0>>\ [[SEARCH|4bsert]] <</if>>\ [[NORTH|win6]] [[EAST|5b]]<<if visited("cavein")>>\ The floor is covered in rocks. This room collapsed recently. You see tunnels leading NORTH, WEST, and EAST.<br> [[NORTH|3b]] [[WEST|4b]] [[EAST|6b]] <<else>>\ The ground begins to rumble. Suddenly rocks fall from above!<br> [[DODGE|cavein]] <</if>>\You enter a metal chamber. A Shyfter is performing experiments on Commander Snow's Borg Shell.<br> [["Put the Borg Shell down or I'll vaporize you!"]] [["Say good night, Shyfter!"]]You are standing in a small chamber. Two giant Squidraths are dead on the floor. Tunnels spread to the EAST, WEST, and SOUTH.<br> [[EAST|3b]] [[WEST|2b]] [[SOUTH|4b]]<<set $item3 = 1>>\ <<set $pizza += 3>>\ You chip away the ice and discover a tasty treat. +3 PIZZA.<br> [[OK|2b]]<<set $slugs = 1>>\ You examine the area. Space slugs fall from the ceiling and try to suck out your brain!<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 7>>\You are in an L-shaped tunnel. The passageway leads WEST and SOUTH.<br> [[WEST|win6]] [[SOUTH|5b]]<<set $item4 = 1>>\ <<set $spells += 3>>\ You dig through the bones and find a MAGIC SPACE GEM. +3 MAGIC.<br> [[OK|4b]]<<set $dice = random(1,6)>>\ <<if $dice lte 2>>\ You are crushed by falling rocks! -5 HEALTH.<br> <<set $hp -= 5>>\ <<if $hp lte 0>>\ [[OK|deadguy]] <<else>>\ [[OK|5b]] <</if>>\ <<else>>\ You dodged the falling rocks.<br> [[OK|5b]] <</if>>\You have run out of HEALTH. You are dead.<br> [[RETRY|5b]] <<set $hp = $maxhp>>\TYPHOON: There's no need to be dramatic! I've gathered everything I need from this Borg Shell. You may have it if you wish.<br> [["I'll never let you escape with the information stored in that suit!"]] [["Oh... okay, great. Thank you?"]]The Shyfter laughs in your face and morphs into a chrome-plated leopard.<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 8>>\TYPHOON: Then you will share your Commander's fate!<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 8>>\The Shyfter laughs in your face and morphs into a chrome-plated leopard.<br> [[OK|FIGHT]] <<set $state = 8>>\You have defeated Typhoon the Shyfter and recovered the data hidden within the Borg Shell! You punch in a set of coordinates on your wrist and warp back to base.<br> [[MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!|stlkt]]Borg Commander Snow and his battalion of mech troopers have been captured by Squidrath bug warriors. The Commander’s Borg shell contains information vital to the war effort- it must not fall into enemy hands! It is up to you to enter the subterranean network of bug caves and rescue the Commander.<br> [[OK|r1]]The dinosaur riders of Tusk are known for their bravery and honor. While the rest of the world lives in peace, the dino riders wander through the mysterious jungles and forgotten swamps in search of foul beasts that might one day seek to harm the denizens of the world.<br> [[OK|disfoso]]Teleportation can be dangerous. There’s always the chance you’ll end up warping to the wrong place or appearing inside a wall. But the last thing you expected to happen when you teleported to the jungle world of Grubb was to be tackled by a blood-covered Greedle the instant you appeared on the planet.<br> [[OK|sdlfjgsri]]<<if $header == 1>>\ <div class="myDiv">\ <span class='no'>\ <div style="text-align: center;">\ <<link "Back">><<run Engine.backward()>><</link>> | <<link "Save">><<script>>UI.saves()<</script>><</link>> | [[Restart][state.restart()]] </div>\ </span>\ </div> <</if>>\You are not a dinosaur rider. You are a space ranger tasked with patrolling the outer rim of the solar system. You and your squad often return to Tusk to refuel your star fighters, but the operation is fairly standard and routine.<br> [[OK|asjgsa99]]That routine was changed today when you were shot out of the sky by Zel star pods and crash landed in the jungles of Tusk. The dino riders were the first on the scene, and they quickly pried your body from the wreckage. <br> [[OK|sdfksgi]]Luckily, you weren’t badly injured in the crash, but your pursuers were taking no chances. The Zel star pods landed all around the jungle and within minutes you and the dinosaur riders were completely surrounded.<br> [[OK|9fgs0d0ds0]]This is where our adventure begins- with you fighting shoulder to shoulder alongside the dinosaur riders against the oppressive forces of the Zel warriors.<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 15>>\The dino riders repel the invaders with spears while you fry them with your blaster. Once all of the Zel warriors are dead, the dinosaurs devour their corpses. The chief of the dinosaur riders, Ugg the Mighty, approaches you.<br> [[OK|sdigsodo]]UGG THE MIGHTY: You fall from the stars and the Zel pursue, but they come before! Zel search these jungles for ancient ruins, long forgotten.<br> [[Why do they seek the ruins?]] [[Do the Zel attack often?]]UGG THE MIGHTY: Old ruins contain old secrets. Zel seek location of Time Crystal. Location hidden on stone tablet in ruins, but ruins home to Great Saber Cat. None go there.<br> [[A Time Crystal? What do the Zel want with a Time Crystal?]] [[Can you tell me how to get to the ruins?]]UGG THE MIGHTY: Lately, yes. Many attacks. Old ruins contain old secrets. Zel seek location of Time Crystal. Location hidden on stone tablet in ruins, but ruins home to Great Saber Cat. None go there.<br> [[A Time Crystal? What do the Zel want with a Time Crystal?]] [[Can you tell me how to get to the ruins?]]UGG THE MIGHTY: Ugg not know. Dino riders keep Zel out of jungles, Great Saber Cat and pups keep Zel out of ruins. But Zel have strong weapons. We not keep fighting forever. Soon they win.<br> [[I’ll investigate the ruins and make sure the secret remains safe.]] [[Can you tell me how to get to the ruins?]]UGG THE MIGHTY: Must go deep in jungle, past the stinky swamp. But jungle dangerous to outsiders. Filled with traps and monsters. Saber Cats not let anyone close to ruins.<br> [[I’ll be careful.]] [[I have a feeling the danger of the Zel finding a Time Crystal would be worse than the dangers I’ll face in the jungle. Thank you for your guidance.]]UGG THE MIGHTY: Must go deep in jungle, past the stinky swamp. But jungle dangerous to outsiders. Filled with traps and monsters. Saber Cats not let anyone close to ruins.<br> [[I’ll be careful.]] [[I have a feeling the danger of the Zel finding a Time Crystal would be worse than the dangers I’ll face in the jungle. Thank you for your guidance.]]The dino riders beat their chests and wish you luck as you venture into the heart of the jungle.<br> [[Explore]]The dino riders beat their chests and wish you luck as you venture into the heart of the jungle.<br> [[Explore]]The twisting vines and uneven ground cause you to stumble as you make your way through the swamp. As you fall to your hands and knees, you notice something shiny among the muck- a silver ring.<br> [[OK|sdf9gsd7477]]You pick up the ring and place it on your finger. You notice a small dial on the ring. You rotate the dial and a laser bolt suddenly shoots out of the ring, incinerating a nearby tree. This could be useful later on!<br> [[OK|kdssl]]You press on and soon find yourself on the outskirts of the ruins. There’s just one problem- the Zel have already arrived, and it appears as though they’re using some sort of mind control to tame the Saber Cats!<br> [[Charge in and fight]] [[Shoot them with your laser ring]]You leap out of the trees and rush towards the ruins. The Saber Cats instantly circle you and pounce.<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 16>>\You start blasting the Zel and Saber Cats with your new ring. The Zel retreat farther into the ruins while the Saber Cats circle you and pounce.<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 16>>\You leap over the bodies of the dead Saber Cats and rush into the ruins.<br> [[Explore|sdf3a33]]Just then a massive dragon swoops in from overhead, blocking out the light of the twin suns. It lands with a crash amidst the crumbling stone pillars, nearly knocking you off your feet.<br> [[OK|g9asd9fgs8]]A heavily armored Zel commander leaps off the dragon’s back. He strides into the central area of the ruins, his golden cape blowing in the wind. Several Zel warriors kneel before him as one presents a stone tablet to him.<br> [[OK|sd8f9s9]]ZEL: We have located the tablet as you ordered, Commander Sartorian. It does indeed contain the location of the Time Crystal, as expected.<br> [[OK|sdfgs99sd9]]SARTORIAN: Excellent work. You three! Set up the teleportation device and input the coordinates on this tablet. The Time Crystal will soon be ours!<br> [[You’re not going anywhere!]] [[Hand over the tablet or I’ll fry you all with my laser ring!]]SARTORIAN: Who is this? I have no time to waste on desperate fools. Zorgrat! Deal with this pest. Our operation will proceed as planned.<br> [[OK|skdf9gs9d0]]SARTORIAN: Who is this? I have no time to waste on desperate fools. Zorgrat! Deal with this pest. Our operation will proceed as planned.<br> [[OK|skdf9gs9d0]]The giant albino dragon snarls viciously as it blocks your path. You watch as the teleporter is activated and the Zel walk through carrying the tablet.<br> [[Out of my way, dragon breath!]] [[Zorgrat? What kind of name is that?]]ZORGRAT: Sartorian commands me to end your life, and I’m in a killing mood. It’s been a dreadfully long time since I’ve tasted space ranger meat!<br> [[OK|ksafgsksdf]]ZORGRAT: It’s my name. I am Zorgrat the albino space dragon! Have you never heard of me? I’m one of the 17 space gods. I was birthed alongside Gormbat and Shergblatt. But now is not the time for history lessons. Now is the time for you to die!<br> [[OK|ksafgsksdf]]Zorgrat the albino space dragon attacks!<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 17>>\Using the power of the laser ring, you fend off and even manage to wound Zorgrat. The great albino dragon hisses and flees into the teleportation device. The teleporter shuts behind him- but you grab hold of the dragon’s tail at the last second and are pulled through an instant before the portal snaps shut!<br> [[OK|skgkdfksd]]You tumble across the dirt on the other side of the portal. The wounded space dragon slithers away, spreads its wings, and flies off into space. You look up, following the dragon’s flight path, and you’re stunned to see that the air is filled with floating rocks and scraps of metal.<br> [[OK|djsiooro]]In fact, as you look around, you realize that you’re standing on a mountain floating through outer space! This must be where the Time Crystal is hidden. It would appear as though the Time Crystal is distorting time and gravity around it. Crazy...<br> [[OK|lsdkflkr]]Just then your attention is drawn to a rune-etched circle up ahead. Sartorian and the other Zel warriors are there. In the middle of the circle is a glowing green shard of crystal- the Time Crystal!<br> [[Back away from the time crystal, you Zel scum-suckers!]] [[Your evil plans end here, Sartorian!]]SARTORIAN: I think not. Zorgrat has failed me, but it matters little. I will end your miserable life here and now. Then I will take the crystal and become Master of Time!<br> [[OK|skdfsdll]]SARTORIAN: I think not. Zorgrat has failed me, but it matters little. I will end your miserable life here and now. Then I will take the crystal and become Master of Time!<br> [[OK|skdfsdll]]Sartorian draws a glittering star sword from his hip. You snatch a piece of floating metal from the air and twirl it over your head. Sartorian laughs as he smashes his blade into your makeshift sword.<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 18>>\Your swashbuckling duel leads you back and forth across the floating mountain. Sartorian is a skilled duelist, and it is clear that you are no match for him. Thinking up a desperate plan, you draw him towards the floating Time Crystal.<br> [[OK|sdifg9sd9]]Sartorian lunges with a straight stab, but you evade it at the last second. The sword slides past you- straight into the Time Crystal! The blade penetrates the crystal, causing it to shatter into a million pieces. Sartorian roars with fury.<br> [[Ooops!]] [[Aw, shucks! Look what you did! Clumsy, clumsy...]]SARTORIAN: You witless fool! Do you have any idea what you’ve done? The Time Crystal-!<br> [[OK|skdfgsdo]]SARTORIAN: You witless fool! Do you have any idea what you’ve done? The Time Crystal-!<br> [[OK|skdfgsdo]]Without the distortion effects of the Time Crystal in place, the entire mountain begins to crumble beneath your feet. Sartorian swears and leaps off the side of the mountain. You race to the edge to watch him plummet through space, but Zorgrat the albino space dragon swoops in from below and catches the Zel commander. Sartorian and Zorgrat fly off into the cosmos.<br> [[OK|sidfgisroo]]As the mountain continues to collapse in on itself, portals in space-time begin to rip open. Seeing no other choice, you leap through one of the rifts just before the mountain crumbles into dust.<br> [[OK|sdfg9sd9g0]]You fall through the air for several seconds before finally splashing into a pool of water. Several strange-looking aliens gasp as you emerge from the water. You grin sheepishly at them and apologize for interrupting their merry-making. Wandering away from the pool, you find yourself standing in the middle of a vast desert.<br> [[OK|sdifgosroor]]The oasis behind you vanishes and you are left all alone. You don’t know where you are or what you’re going to do now, but at least the Time Crystal has been destroyed. Sartorian and Zorgrat may have escaped, but for now you can rest easy knowing that you saved Time!<br> [[THE END|stlkt]]Since you’re quite the impressive barbarian, the Greedle doesn’t actually tackle you- rather, he smashes into you like a brick wall and bounces off without even phasing you. You stare at the dying man with a look of mild curiosity.<br> [[Are you all right?]] [[Where are you off to in such a hurry?]]GREEDLE: Please, barbarian... I don’t have much time. My brethren are close at my heels, and my wounds are grievous. You must take this necklace to the far side of the jungle and cast it into the Well of Lost Souls. Whatever happens, do not let them take the necklace! It is cursed, and its magic will unleash a terrible evil upon this land!<br> [[A cursed necklace? I want nothing to do with that!]] [[Why do they want this necklace so badly?]]GREEDLE: Please, barbarian... I don’t have much time. My brethren are close at my heels, and my wounds are grievous. You must take this necklace to the far side of the jungle and cast it into the Well of Lost Souls. Whatever happens, do not let them take the necklace! It is cursed, and its magic will unleash a terrible evil upon this land!<br> [[A cursed necklace? I want nothing to do with that!]] [[Why do they want this necklace so badly?]]GREEDLE: You must listen to me! It belongs to the princess. She is to be married today, and this royal necklace was to adorn her neck. But a powerful sorcerer, the Queen’s adviser, placed a curse upon it. If the princess puts on the necklace she will be transformed into a hideous monster. No one believes me- they think me a thief and a villain! But I swear it is the truth. This necklace must be destroyed!<br> [[Very well. Give me the necklace and I will cast it into the Well of Lost Souls.]] [[I can sympathize. My father’s advisor was of a similar ilk. Once I destroy this necklace, perhaps I should pay this wizard a visit myself!]]GREEDLE: It belongs to the princess. She is to be married today, and this royal necklace was to adorn her neck. But a powerful sorcerer, the Queen’s adviser, placed a curse upon it. If the princess puts on the necklace she will be transformed into a hideous monster. No one believes me- they think me a thief and a villain! But I swear it is the truth. This necklace must be destroyed!<br> [[Very well. Give me the necklace and I will cast it into the Well of Lost Souls.]] [[I can sympathize. My father’s advisor was of a similar ilk. Once I destroy this necklace, perhaps I should pay this wizard a visit myself!]]The Greedle thrusts the necklace into your hands and dies. Just then a dozen royal knights emerge from the trees and surround you with laser axes and star swords.<br> [[OK|sdf9gs9df87]]The Greedle thrusts the necklace into your hands and dies. Just then a dozen royal knights emerge from the trees and surround you with laser axes and star swords.<br> [[OK|sdf9gs9df87]]KNIGHT: An accomplice! I knew he wasn’t working alone- thieves rarely do! Arrest this barbarian for the theft of Her Majesty’s royal necklace!<br> [[You witless fools won’t lay a hand on this cursed bauble!]] [[Twelve against one? I like those odds!]]The Greedle warriors attack!<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 19>>\The Greedle warriors attack!<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 19>>\You crush the Greedle warriors and break their bodies like old tree branches. They lie on the jungle floor writhing in agony. You step over their bodies, but one of them catches your ankle and holds on with a weak grip.<br> [[Let go or I’ll break your wrist.]] [[Are your injuries not severe enough? Do you seek death?]]KNIGHT: That necklace... it belongs to the princess. You must return it at once...!<br> [[This necklace bears a curse. It must be destroyed.]] [[I can’t give you this necklace. I’m doing you a favor.]]KNIGHT: That necklace... it belongs to the princess. You must return it at once...!<br> [[This necklace bears a curse. It must be destroyed.]] [[I can’t give you this necklace. I’m doing you a favor.]]KNIGHT: That madman spoke of a curse as well. You two are liars and cheats! We will have that necklace! The princess will wear it at her wedding tonight!<br> [[OK|dfsjgslkr]]KNIGHT: Can't give it to us? This isn't the curse nonsense again, is it? The other fool spoke of such absurdities. You two are liars and cheats! We will have that necklace! The princess will wear it at her wedding tonight!<br> [[OK|dfsjgslkr]]You yank your foot away from the knight and venture into the jungle in search of the Well of Lost Souls. Little do you know, the knight activates a distress signal using the communicator on his wrist...<br> [[OK|s9dg9sd8sd9]]Your trek through the jungle is fairly uneventful. Aside from seeing a multitude of odd critters moving throughout the trees, you don’t encounter any resistance or dangers. You arrive at a ruined shrine a short while later. In the center of the ruins you can see an old well. This must be the Well of Lost Souls.<br> [[OK|sdfigs9d9r]]You approach the well, but suddenly find yourself surrounded by Greedle warriors!<br> [[OK|dsfgsdjgrir]]WARRIOR: Hand over the necklace, barbarian. You will stand trial before Her Royal majesty for crimes against the kingdom.<br> [[This necklace isn’t worth my trouble. Fine! Take it and be gone with you.]] [[You can pry this necklace from my cold, dead hands!]]You toss the necklace in the grass at the warrior’s feet. The other Greedle warriors immediately rush forward and bind your wrists with laser cuffs.<br> [[What do you think you’re doing!?]] [[Unhand me or I’ll crush your skulls!]]The Greedle warriors attack!<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 20>>\WARRIOR: You’re coming with us, thief. The princess will decide your fate.<br> [[OK|sdigsoroor]]WARRIOR: You’re coming with us, thief. The princess will decide your fate.<br> [[OK|sdigsoroor]]You battle the Greedle warriors, but there are too many of them. They manage to overpower you and bind your wrists with laser cuffs.<br> [[What do you think you’re doing!?]] [[Unhand me or I’ll crush your skulls!]]The Greedle warriors lead you back to their palace. You are brought before the Queen and Princess, who sit atop their royal thrones. One of the warriors presents the necklace to the Princess.<br> [[OK|f8dsg99sd9r]]WARRIOR: We captured this barbarian attempting to throw the necklace into the Well of Lost Souls. The fool was working with one of our men on the inside. Our man is dead, but this barbarian is guilty of conspiracy against the crown!<br> [[That necklace bears a curse! Ask your court wizard!]] [[I’m part of no conspiracy. I took the necklace to save you all.]]QUEEN: The court wizard is out on an errand. He will return for the wedding, but that is no concern of yours. The penalty for stealing from the royal family is death. As a wedding gift to my daughter, you will be executed at the ceremony tonight. Guards, take this barbarian to the dungeon!<br> [[OK|gsdgriroll]]QUEEN: Lies! The penalty for stealing from the royal family is death. As a wedding gift to my daughter, you will be executed at the ceremony tonight. Guards, take this barbarian to the dungeon!<br> [[OK|gsdgriroll]]You are dragged out of the throne room and tossed in the dungeon, where you are forced to wait for your own doom. As you’re sitting in silent meditation an unexpected visitor arrives- the court wizard.<br> [[OK|gfigsidi]]WIZARD: So! It would appear as though you’ve discovered my plot. But you failed to destroy the necklace and now it is back in my hands. The princess will wear this tonight, and then... the fun will truly begin.<br> [[You will die before this night ends, cur!]] [[Your treachery will be met with justice. Pray that your axeman kills me with his first swing!]]WIZARD: You’re a fiery one, aren’t you? It’s too bad you’re not a Greedle. We could use someone like you in our army. But alas! It is not to be. I will see you at the ceremony, barbarian. I look forward to watching your head roll.<br> [[OK|dksfgsrsllr]]WIZARD: You’re a fiery one, aren’t you? It’s too bad you’re not a Greedle. We could use someone like you in our army. But alas! It is not to be. I will see you at the ceremony, barbarian. I look forward to watching your head roll.<br> [[OK|dksfgsrsllr]]You rage against the bars of your cell, but it is useless. You are trapped.<br> [[OK|skdfkgsk]]The moon rises outside your cell. Sounds of joyous celebration reach your ears and a short while later a troop of knights enters your cell and leads you into the celebration hall.<br> [[OK|d9sfugs09i0i9]]Hundreds of people have gathered for the wedding. As you scan the room, you see that the princess is speaking with the wizard, who is holding the glittering necklace. He sneers at you as you are forced to your knees before the entire assembly.<br> [[OK|ksfgsdlklgs]]QUEEN: We have a special show for you tonight. This barbarian was caught trying to steal the royal necklace! But by the strength of our royal knights, the thief was detained and the necklace restored to its rightful place. Now, the final thing this barbarian will see in this life is the necklace being placed around the Princess’s royal neck- and then the barbarian’s own neck will be chopped with an axe! Begin the ceremony!<br> [[OK|sidfgosdoo]]You are met with a chorus of boos while there is a smattering of applause for the princess and the safe return of the necklace. The wizard, grinning malevolently, places the necklace around the princess’s neck. You grit your teeth as the headsman steps over you with his axe. But at that very moment...<br> [[OK|ksdfsdrlrl]]The shrill scream of the Queen catches everyone’s attention. You look up as the headsman is thrown across the room by an enormous beast. You can see the golden necklace glittering around the brute’s neck- it is the princess, and she’s been turned into a monster!<br> [[Unhand me at once, you gutless dogs!]] [[Knights! To me! Stand and fight for your princess!]]The panicked party-goers flee in terror as the monster crashes through the throne room. The gathered knights, struck dumb by the sight, are taken aback by your powerful, commanding tone. They release you from your bonds and you immediately grab a nearby sword. Seeing someone taking charge of the situation with such unhesitating bravado, the knights follow you as you charge at the monster.<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 21>>\The panicked party-goers flee in terror as the monster crashes through the throne room. The gathered knights, struck dumb by the sight, are taken aback by your powerful, commanding tone. They release you from your bonds and you immediately grab a nearby sword. Seeing someone taking charge of the situation with such unhesitating bravado, the knights follow you as you charge at the monster.<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 21>>\You and the knights tackle the monster to the ground and pry the necklace off its neck. As you toss the necklace aside, the monster’s thrashing fades into the shivering of a terrified princess. You order the knights to take her to safety and give her a swig of ale before turning your attention to the wizard. The Queen, who stands nearby, stammers with a mix of rage and confusion.<br> [[OK|kssgldlsrr]]QUEEN: This barbarian spoke the truth! You- you tried to curse my daughter with that necklace! You cruel, heartless fiend!<br> [[OK|skfdgskrl]]WIZARD: Your Highness, please, this is all just a big misunderstanding-<br> [[Cease your babbling, wizard. Your ploy has been revealed.]] [[Justice is at hand, sorcerer.]]WIZARD: No... no! You’ve ruined everything! You will die for this, barbarian!<br> [[OK|sidfs99r3]]WIZARD: No... no! You’ve ruined everything! You will die for this, barbarian!<br> [[OK|sidfs99r3]]The wizard conjures as spell as the Queen hides behind a pillar.<br> [[FIGHT]] <<set $state = 22>>\You dodge the wizard’s spells and thrust your blade through his heart. The wizard gasps for breath and dies on the floor of the throne room. You step over his corpse and pick up the cursed necklace. The Queen approaches you.<br> [[OK|sd8f9s900ds]]QUEEN: I have made a terrible mistake, barbarian. You truly had my daughter’s best interests at heart and I ordered you to be killed for it. I don’t know what to say other than... thank you.<br> [[Your wizard is dead, but this necklace remains. It must be destroyed.]] [[Wiser leaders have fallen prey to the whisperings of their sinister advisors. I urge you to find a new advisor you can trust.]]QUEEN: You have done so much for us... May I make a request? With the wizard dead, I have need of an advisor. You are both brave and cunning. I could use someone like you at my side.<br> [[My destiny lies elsewhere.]] [[I cannot remain here. A wizard like yours held my father’s ear and eventually took his life. I must find him and destroy him.]]QUEEN: Well... what about you? You are both brave and cunning. I could use someone like you at my side.<br> [[My destiny lies elsewhere.]] [[I cannot remain here. A wizard like yours held my father’s ear and eventually took his life. I must find him and destroy him.]]QUEEN: I understand. You have a good heart, barbarian. You are welcome in my kingdom anytime.<br> [[OK|lsirljsr94]]QUEEN: I understand. You have a good heart, barbarian. You are welcome in my kingdom anytime.<br> [[OK|lsirljsr94]]You bow to the Queen as you take your leave. The gathered knights salute you and the princess wraps you in a big hug. You mess up her hair a little and then exit the castle.<br> [[OK|sdofgisr9r]]Before you leave the planet for good, you return to the ruined shrine and cast the necklace into the Well of Lost Souls. You can hear the evil shriek of the wizard echoing somewhere down in the darkness, but Grubb is safe from his magic now. Punching in a new set of coordinates on your teleportation device, you warp away... to another exciting adventure!<br> [[THE END|stlkt]]