All heroes are startled by the man's voice, and some even perplexed by the proposition he has given. What use does he have for finishing the trials on the top of this plateau? Who is he? You are suspicious, but even with your skepticism, you recognize that you are not getting off of this plateau without obtaining the paraglider. You are hesitant, but eventually all of the newly awakened adventurers agree to this bizarre request.
Thank you all! May the goddess be your guide!
And with that the man slowly walks off towards the fire pit he has built in the nearby outcropping. You all blink, shake your heads and then look at the structure ahead of you. It is massive. It looks like a small stone hut with a black stone column that looks like a chimney coming from the top. it has strange runes carved into its sides and you get a strange sense that you've seen something like this before. Perhaps in the chamber you woke up in? You aren't sure, but rather than go back and check, the group decides to press forward.
But it looks closed. You all scratch your head until one brave adventurer places their hand on a small pedestal looking contraption that rests next to what appears to be a strange door. As they touch it, it begins to glow blue. As it glows blue, you all watch in wonder as suddenly the rest of the runes on the sides of this small structure begin to glow orange. You all watch in amazement as accompanying the glow, the strange door begins to shift horizontally in a number of directions as it seemingly melts into the wall. Once it has opened, you all look at the mouth of this structure.
It beckons, calling you with a spiritual pull as you all are drawn onto a platform that slowly descends once you are all on it.
The platform stops in a dimly lit chamber. Blue glowing runes appear etched into the tiled room which seems more advanced technology-wise than anything you've seen thus far. Clearly a very advanced civilization built this structure.
Adventurers, if you have made it thus far, it is your time to take on your trial. I welcome you to take on the challenges ahead. If successful I will grant you powers that will allow you to become stronger. Go forth, if you have the wisdom, courage, or power necessary to overcome the hardships ahead. I will be waiting.
You have no idea who this voice belongs to. You've never heard it before. It sounds very ancient and deep though as if it is someone who has been alive for quite a long time. No sooner does it end, three tunnels light up. One glows red with the symbol for power, another glows green with the symbol for courage, and the last glows blue with the symbol for wisdom.
All heroes then are drawn, going towards the door that calls to them specifically. When all are split up, a total of 8 in each group has been revealed. Though the voice told you to go back, none of you see any point as that won't get you a paraglider. So with a quick nod you each head into your respective tunnels to take on the trial ahead.
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The seven of you that have been chosen by the Goddess herself as those possessing great Wisdom enter the blue room. You are compelled to face the trial ahead together. You are individuals who possess mental prowess and outthink any opponent who gets in your way. Similar, yet so different. As you walk down the hallway, a chamber lights up and you come face to face with a mechanical beast unlike any you have seen. It moves like a crab, looks like a large clay pot with an eye, and moves with blades for hands. And it doesn't appear to be waiting to strike at you.
Children of Wisdom, do not back down from this challenge! Fight as if your lives depend on it!
You all hear the voice, and then, blades drawn, you all scatter and begin finding ways to gain leverage on the monster, showing you mental prowess to strategically take down any foe!
