The sound of leaves crunching underneath your feet rises up to your ears. All around you towering trees obscure your vision. Regardless, you follow the path in front of you, careful not to trip on any fallen branches.
Up in the sky stars shine down, you take a moment to appreciate, only to notice the moon. It seems particularly menacing tonight. After all, tonight is the night of the blood moon.
Walking by your side is another, obscured by the shadows of the forest. You only met them recently, but hope they will prove a useful companion for the journey ahead.
You are almost at the point where the path diverges, but first, you must squeeze between two trees that have taken over part of the path. Only one of you can go at a time.
*TEAM CHOICE*
(This phrase indicates that this is a decision that will affect both you and the other player. Whenever you see this phrase, you will be expected to discuss the choice with the other player, and come to an agreement before moving on. However you come to a decision is up to you, but be careful and pay attention, choosing an option that directly contradicts the other player's choice will break the game. If you accidentally click an option that your partner did not also choose, then you can press the 'reverse' button in the upper left to go back to the previous choice at any time)
[[I will take the lead]]
[[My partner will go first]]You step ahead of your companion and squeeze through the narrow clearing. It takes a second, but you make it through, and now you see the forest thinning, and enough light shines down to illuminate three distinct pathways ahead.
But first, as you wait for your travelling partner to make their way through, you reflect on why you've come to this strange, isolated place.
Why are you here?
*Individual Choice*
(This phrase indicates that the choice you make is entirely up to you, you are not required to reveal the details of your choice to the other player. You may do so if you wish, but remember! Sometimes discretion is key! However, take note of the letter that corresponds to your choice, you will have to let the other player know which letter you chose, so that their game can follow along with the story.)
[[A: I have an important mission, and I will not fail]]
[[B: Some mysteries can only be solved by getting my hands dirty]]
[[C: This place is the subject of rumor and myth, only I can uncover the truth!]]
[[D: I will do what I must to settle my father's affairs]]You watch your companion squeeze through the space between the trees. Soon enough they make it through and you follow after them.
*Partner's choice*
(This phrase indicates that your partner is making a choice. They may not tell you the full details of their choice or why they made it, but they are required to tell you the letter corresponding to the choice they made. When they do, click on the letter that your partner reports to you, and your game will follow along based on their choice.)
(link: "A")[\
(set: $Cultist to 1)\
(go-to: "link1")\
]
(link: "B")[\
(set: $Detective to 1)\
(go-to: "link1")\
]
(link: "C")[\
(set: $Blogger to 1)\
(go-to: "link1")\
]
(link: "D")[\
(set: $Priest to 1)\
(go-to: "link1")\
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$Detective