Week 3: The Deep Warrens - Revision history

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Gallison: /* Day Three Afternoon */

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‎Day Three Afternoon

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-Start the day with a '''<span class="col-blue-navy">Wayfinding or Traversing Game of Choice.</span>'''
+Start the day with [[Eagle Eye|a game of Eagle Eye]].
-The Morning Adventures begin in the Deep Warrens once more. The Trackers can examine and ask questions about the glowing stone, which you can identify as the probable Hearthstone of the mountain dwarves! The mountain was trying to protect it, but Cinna's use of the Village's Hearthstone was draining its power.
+The Morning Adventures begin in the Deep Warrens once more. You can identify the glowing stone as the probable Hearthstone of the mountain dwarves! The mountain was trying to protect it, but Cinna's use of the Village's Hearthstone was draining its power.
-They may choose to leave the Hearthstone in the care of the renewed mountain, or to take it back to the Village to present to Belna. The journey out is markedly more relaxed and fun, with mountain paths open.
+They may choose to leave the Hearthstone in the care of the renewed mountain, or to take it back to the Village to present to Belna.
-'''<span class="col-blue-navy">Pure Play Game of Choice</span>'''
+'''<span class="col-blue-navy">Orienteering or Pure Play Game of Choice</span>'''
+When Trackers are ready, Belna rushes out to greet them. With Sable’s help, you’re able to communicate what happened and present Belna with the Dwarven Hearthstone (if it’s in their possession). Sable is grudgingly impressed, and Belna is appreciative of your undertaking. She will return to the mountains at dawn, but for now, it’s time to celebrate!
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 After the break, Trackers may pack up their Team and Secret Camp and prepare to return to their own communities. This is a moment for journaling and reflection before Trackers say farewell to the Villagers.

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 ======Day Five Morning======
-They may choose to leave the Hearthstone in the care of the renewed mountain, or to take it back to the Village to present to Belna. The journey out is markedly more relaxed and fun, with the mems helping guide the group along the way.
+Start the day with a '''<span class="col-blue-navy">Wayfinding or Traversing Game of Choice.</span>'''
-Pure Play Game of Choice
+The Morning Adventures begin in the Deep Warrens once more. The Trackers can examine and ask questions about the glowing stone, which you can identify as the probable Hearthstone of the mountain dwarves! The mountain was trying to protect it, but Cinna's use of the Village's Hearthstone was draining its power.
-The teams will all meet in the Village for lunch.
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-After the break, Trackers may pack up their Secret Camps and prepare to return to their own communities. This is a moment for journaling and reflection before the final celebration.
+After the break, Trackers may pack up their Team and Secret Camp and prepare to return to their own communities. This is a moment for journaling and reflection before Trackers say farewell to the Villagers.
-Next, Trackers will have the opportunity to speak to NPCs. Scree was able to return to Indigo, who thanks you for saving him. He’s grateful you didn’t hurt his estranged little brother, Cinna, even though he’s being a real jerk.
+When Trackers are ready, Belna rushes out to greet them. With Sable’s help, you’re able to communicate what happened and present Belna with the Dwarven Hearthstone (if it’s in their possession). Sable is grudgingly impressed, and Belna is appreciative of your undertaking. She will return to the mountains at dawn, but for now, it’s time to celebrate!
-Celebration in the Village!
+<span class="col-blue-navy">'''Celebration in the Village'''</span>
 Wrap things up with pure play games. Give Trackers an opportunity to sign each other’s journals, visit the Troll Market, play Trackers Trivia, and generally have fun as they say farewell to this week of camp.
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 The tank glows brightly before beginning to drain. You hear a crash behind you as Cinna uses the Hearthstone to punch through the collapsed tunnel and into the lab. However, this action has a consequence: Saxum Brutes awaken, animated by excess energy, and arise from the walls of the cavern in anger!
 From this point to end of day:
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 <span class="col-blue-navy ve-pasteProtect">'''Stealth Game of Choice'''</span> to stay out of the combatants' way while choosing another button to press
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 They reach down, as if to grab the Trackers, but are stopped at the last moment by an attack from Cinna! He's crawled his way free of the tunnel and glares at the Trackers.
 From this point:
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 *Cinna is furious the Trackers would reverse all his good work and ruin his lab
 *He uses the Hearthstone to shield himself from the Brutes and leaves through the cavern wall
 *We'd better get the button to work!
-−
 <span class="col-blue-navy ve-pasteProtect">'''Stealth Game of Choice'''</span> <span class="col-black">to evade Brutes</span>
 Set up an objective to represent the energy tank. Once reached, Trackers may slam the button in effort to continue the energy return process. Skip to the last game of the day.
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 The tank opens, and most of the energy blasts out (DUCK!) It bursts through the ceiling and down the tunnels, vaporizing everything in its way! Debris rains on everyone in the wake of the destruction. Saxum Brutes awaken, animated by excess energy, and arise from the walls of the cavern in anger! Cinna crawls out from the tunnel.
 From this point to end of day:
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 *Cinna is annoyed the Trackers chose such an unpredictable method of release and ruined his lab
 *He uses the Hearthstone to shield himself from the Brutes and leaves through the cavern wall
 *We'd better figure out how to stop the Brutes from smashing us!
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 What is it? We’ll find out more tomorrow!
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 ======Day Five Morning======
 <span class="col-red">*Under Construction*</span>

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 As you close in on your destination, Cinna calls out that there's not time to make it to the exit. Describe the torrential rumbling as the surrounding area is filled with rubble. We’re now even more trapped than before! And what’s more… Cinna is trapped with us!
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-Over lunch, consider using the events of the game as a teachable moment about the environmental consequences and dangers of fracking. <br />
+Over lunch, consider using the events of the game as a teachable moment about the environmental consequences and dangers of fracking.
 ======Day Four Afternoon======
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 From this point to end of day:
-* Cinna and the Brutes begin to fight, demolishing the lab
+*Cinna and the Brutes begin to fight, demolishing the lab
-* Trackers can press another button to direct the flow of energy away from the Hearthstone
+*Trackers can press another button to direct the flow of energy away from the Hearthstone
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 From this point:
-* Cinna is furious the Trackers would reverse all his good work and ruin his lab
+*Cinna is furious the Trackers would reverse all his good work and ruin his lab
-* He uses the Hearthstone to shield himself from the Brutes and leaves through the cavern wall
+*He uses the Hearthstone to shield himself from the Brutes and leaves through the cavern wall
-* He collapses it behind him, leaving the Trackers to fend for themselves
+*He collapses it behind him, leaving the Trackers to fend for themselves
-* We'd better get the button to work!
+*We'd better get the button to work!
 <span class="col-blue-navy ve-pasteProtect">'''Stealth Game of Choice'''</span> <span class="col-black">to evade Brutes</span>
 Set up an objective to represent the energy tank. Once reached, Trackers may slam the button in effort to continue the energy return process. Skip to the last game of the day.
 '''<span class="col-red">Release Energy ??</span>'''
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 From this point to end of day:
-* Cinna is annoyed the Trackers chose such an unpredictable method of release and ruined his lab
+*Cinna is annoyed the Trackers chose such an unpredictable method of release and ruined his lab
-* He uses the Hearthstone to shield himself from the Brutes and leaves through the cavern wall
+*He uses the Hearthstone to shield himself from the Brutes and leaves through the cavern wall
-* He collapses it behind him, leaving the Trackers to fend for themselves
+*He collapses it behind him, leaving the Trackers to fend for themselves
-* We'd better figure out how to stop the Brutes from smashing us!
+*We'd better figure out how to stop the Brutes from smashing us!
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 If Trackers don't arrive there on their own, suggest reversing the energy to stop the Brutes. You can add an additional stealth function to getting to the tank again. Hitting the button allows you to skip to the last game of the day.
 All threads lead to the final '''<span class="col-blue-navy">Improv Game - Reverse the Stream</span>'''<blockquote><br />
-“The device sparks and whines as the mechanics begin to reverse. Suddenly it erupts with a beam of molten red energy. It hits the top of the cave and drips down the walls and onto the floor like lava. To everyone’s surprise,  the red energy goo causes’s no destruction caused. In fact, as the energy washes over the area, the cave begins to settle and stabilize in place. The rock monsters curl up to sleep once more, melding back into the mountain’s walls. The hole to the outside has been sealed over with rock like a healed wound. In the center of the room you find a large stone, glowing faintly and warm to the touch.”</blockquote><blockquote><br />
+“The device sparks and whines as the mechanics begin to reverse. Suddenly it erupts with a beam of molten red energy. It hits the top of the cave and drips down the walls and onto the floor like lava. To everyone’s surprise,  the red energy goo causes’s no destruction caused. In fact, as the energy washes over the area, the cave begins to settle and stabilize in place. The rock monsters curl up to sleep once more, melding back into the mountain’s walls. The hole to the outside has been sealed over with rock like a healed wound. In the center of the room you find a large stone, glowing faintly and warm to the touch.”</blockquote>
 What is it? We’ll find out more tomorrow!
-<br /></blockquote>
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 ======Day Five Morning======
 <span class="col-red">*Under Construction*</span>

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 Trackers successfully return to the lab, which is structurally damaged, but not quite crumbling. They other exits have caved in, so options of escape are limited to using the reservoir of mountain energy! There are three buttons on the tank, labeled with directional arrows: >, ^, and <, respectively. What does that mean?
 '''<span class="col-blue-navy">Hunt for Cinna's Energy Notes</span>'''
-[[File:Cinna's Energy Notes.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Cinna's Energy Notes (cut into three strips)]]
 Hide the three clues around the area and have Tracker teams search for them. Once the clues are all found, allow Trackers to discuss which to press!
 Over lunch, consider using the events of the game as a teachable moment about the environmental consequences and dangers of fracking. <br />
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 ======Day Four Afternoon======
-Start in the villain’s lab, which is in complete chaos! The ceiling is raining debris from the energy device’s beam. Rock monsters powered by the mountain’s Mem rise out of rubble and are attacking. Cinna calls for you all to climb out while he keeps them at bay, raising the question: what do the Trackers want to do?
+Start in the villain’s lab, where a choice must be made! Trackers must select and press a button. Navigate to their choice for determine how the afternoon plays out.
-All paths will eventually lead to realizing the necessity of Cinna’s device. It drains and deactivates the rock monsters, but the monsters are only attacking in self-preservation!
+<span class="col-blue-navy ve-pasteProtect">'''Stealth Game of Choice'''</span> <span class="col-black">to evade Brutes</span>
-'''<span class="col-blue-navy">Stealth Game of Choice</span>'''
+'''<span class="col-red">Release Energy ??</span>'''
-Unarmed and angry, Cinna vows vengeance and makes his scape, leaving the Trackers trapped inside a mountain full of angry spirits! Trackers must figure out how to reverse the energy drain and fast, before the whole mountain caves in on them!
+From this point to end of day:
-“The device sparks and whines as the mechanics begin to reverse. Suddenly it erupts with a beam of molten red energy. It hits the top of the cave and drips down the walls and onto the floor like lava. To everyone’s surprise,  the red energy goo causes’s no destruction caused. In fact, as the energy washes over the area, the cave begins to settle and stabilize in place. The rock monsters curl up to sleep once more, melding back into the mountain’s walls. The hole to the outside has been sealed over with rock like a healed wound. In the center of the room you find a large stone, glowing faintly and warm to the touch.”
+If Trackers don't arrive there on their own, suggest reversing the energy to stop the Brutes. You can add an additional stealth function to getting to the tank again. Hitting the button allows you to skip to the last game of the day.
 What is it? We’ll find out more tomorrow!
-<br />
+<br /></blockquote>
 ======Day Five Morning======

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 ======Day Four Morning======
-<br />Begin the day with a '''<span class="col-blue-navy">Pure Play Game of Choice</span>'''.
+<br />'''Before the gameplay begins, plan a time to hide Cinna's Energy Notes in the area around his lab.'''
-<span class="col-blue-navy">'''First Aid Game of Choice'''</span>
 The Trackers talk to Cinna and learn about his backstory and motivations. See the [[NPCs|NPC]] page to review his characteristics. Here are some of the topics he can expand upon:
-* The ghosts in the mountain aren’t dwarf spirits, they’re the mountain itself
+*The ghosts in the mountain aren’t dwarf spirits, they’re the mountain itself
-* The mountain has a deep
+*The mountain has a latent anger from the days when dwarves were miners
-* Cinna finds it very pesky that it’s come back to fight against his work
+*Since then, the dwarves have done their best to heal and care for the mountain
-* He’s trying to harness energy from the mountain, which he says could be repurposed to help the Village
+*Cinna finds it very pesky this anger came back to fight against his work
-* And anyway, you’re stuck in here together… if you don’t all want to die here, you’d better work together to get out
+*He’s only taking a small amount of the mountain's energy (the glowing green tank in his lab) and storing it in the Hearthstone to amplify its abilities
+*He says the energy can be put to better use in the Village
-The path is clear but narrow. Have the teams venture out to return to the lab, but with a major disadvantage: blindfolded, having to crawl, etc.
+<br /><blockquote>"Anyway, since we're stuck in here together… if you don’t all want to die in this tunnel, you’d better work with me to get out. I can use the Hearthstone to levitate the rubble around us, but you'll have to crawl out to my lab and find a way to rescue me!" </blockquote>
-<span class="col-blue-navy">'''Improv/ Pure Play Game of Choice'''</span>
+'''<span class="col-blue-navy">Army Crawl Course</span>''' <span class="col-black">(can include extra obstacles)</span>
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 ======Day Four Afternoon======
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-“The device sparks and whines as the mechanics begin to reverse. Suddenly it erupts with a beam of molten red energy. It hits the top of the cave and drips down the walls and onto the floor like lava. To everyone’s surprise,  the red energy goo causes’s no destruction caused. In fact, as itthe energy washes overacross the area, the cave begins to settle and stabilize in place. The rock monsters curl up to sleep once more, melding back into the mountain’s walls. The hole to the outside has been sealed over with rock like a healed wound. In the center of the room you find a large stone, glowing faintly and warm to the touch.”
+“The device sparks and whines as the mechanics begin to reverse. Suddenly it erupts with a beam of molten red energy. It hits the top of the cave and drips down the walls and onto the floor like lava. To everyone’s surprise,  the red energy goo causes’s no destruction caused. In fact, as the energy washes over the area, the cave begins to settle and stabilize in place. The rock monsters curl up to sleep once more, melding back into the mountain’s walls. The hole to the outside has been sealed over with rock like a healed wound. In the center of the room you find a large stone, glowing faintly and warm to the touch.”

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 ======Day Three Afternoon======
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 '''Cinna roleplays with the Trackers during combat.''' Here is his position:
-* He's found a way to harvest the mountain's energy using the Hearthstone
+*He's found a way to harvest the mountain's energy using the Hearthstone
-* The energy he's harvested from the mountain can help the Village
+*The energy he's harvested from the mountain can help the Village
-* The energy can power shields against raiders or natural disasters, and he's still experimenting
+*The energy can power shields against raiders or natural disasters, and he's still experimenting
-* He feels entitled to use the Hearthstone, as he is from the Village
+*He feels entitled to use the Hearthstone, as he is from the Village
-* He demands to know why you're here
+*He demands to know why you're here
-* He doesn't believe you about the plight of the dwarves (he's never met one)
+*He doesn't believe you about the plight of the dwarves (he's never met one)
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 ======Day Four Morning======
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-======Day Four Afternoon======
+What is it? We’ll find out more tomorrow!
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 ======Day Five Morning======
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 ======Day Five Afternoon======

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-======Day Three Afternoon ======
+======Day Three Afternoon======
 Pick up right before the source of the footsteps is revealed. All Trackers should be in hiding places while you narrate or act out the following scene:<br /><blockquote>“A cloaked figure with a large wooden staff walks into the chamber. Tendrils of ancient, gnarled roots snatch at him, but he slams his stick to the stone floor, sending them scurrying away as if in fear. The top of the staff glints, and you realize the top is set with the Village’s Hearthstone! The figure pushes back the hood to reveal the face of a young man. This must be Cinna!"</blockquote>
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 <br /><blockquote>"What's this? How did you all get here?! You'd better not have touched my research!"</blockquote><br /><span class="col-blue-navy">'''Fight with Cinna'''</span>
-During this fight, designate four targets: Cinna and three incomplete robots, which spark and rise jerkily from the ground to face the Trackers. Cinna has two abilities:
+During this fight, designate four targets: Cinna and three incomplete robots, which rise jerkily from the ground to face the Trackers. They're animated by Hearthstone magic, not tech! Cinna has two abilities:
 Trackers have the following goals for each round:
-# Pathfinders choose which (unshielded) target to focus.
+#Pathfinders choose which (unshielded) target to focus.
-# Cloaks block Cinna's attack on the team by hitting the Cinna target with a projectile (if successful, no one loses a round)
+#Cloaks block Cinna's attack on the team by hitting the Cinna target with a projectile (if successful, no one loses a round)
-# Whiskers attack the target designated by the Pathfinder with sticks or foam swords
+#Whiskers attack the target designated by the Pathfinder with sticks or foam swords
 Each robot takes 12-20 hits to take down. When two are defeated, Cinna will only be able to shield himself. When all three robots are down, Trackers have won the battle!
 Cinna lunges for you as the debris begins to fall from the rattling ceiling. Lead the Trackers back towards the pick-up area, roleplaying Cinna's pursuit and the cave collapsing you!

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 <span class="col-blue-navy">'''Pure Play Game of Choice'''</span> to Evade
 <span class="col-blue-navy ve-pasteProtect">'''Stick Combat Game of Choice'''</span> to Fight (the Brute retreats, Trackers don't ultimately harm it)
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-======Day Three Afternoon======
+======Day Three Afternoon ======
-Pick up right before the source of the footsteps is revealed. All Trackers should be in hiding places while you narrate or act out the following scene:<br /><blockquote>“A cloaked figure with a large wooden staff walks into the chamber. Tendrils of ancient, gnarled roots snatch at him, but he slams his stick to the stone floor, sending them scurrying away as if in fear. The top of the staff glints, and you realize the top is set with the Village’s Hearthstone! The figure pushes back the hood to reveal the face of a young man. This must be Cinna!"</blockquote>
+# An attack with bright green magic which stops one Whisker from each team attacking this round
-Cinna seems upset,
+Trackers have the following goals for each round:
-and yells at Scree for turning on him and being loyal to Cinna’s brother, Indigo. He threatens to keep Scree imprisoned underground forever… and those pesky Trackers as well! Although you all thought you were well hidden, Cinna looks right over at you!
+# Pathfinders choose which (unshielded) target to focus.
-<blockquote>“Don’t think you can hide from me in my own domain!”</blockquote>As Cinna calls you out, the mountain begins to groan and rumble. It’s angry that Cinna called it his domain! The floor begins to shake violently, and you, as the Guide, can call for the group to run.
+Each robot takes 12-20 hits to take down. When two are defeated, Cinna will only be able to shield himself. When all three robots are down, Trackers have won the battle!
-As you close in on your destination, announce that there doesn’t seem to be a way out! We’ll have to try and protect ourselves while the tunnel crumbles around us!
+As Cinna calls you out, the mountain begins to groan and rumble. It’s angry that Cinna called it his domain! Cinna lunges for you as the debris begins to fall from the rattling ceiling. Lead the Trackers back towards the pick-up area, roleplaying Cinna's pursuit and the cave collapsing you!
-<span class="col-blue-navy">'''Shelter Building Game of Choice'''</span>
+<span class="col-blue-navy">'''Cave Escape Improv'''</span>
-Describe the torrential rumbling as the surrounding area is filled with rubble. We’re now even more trapped than before! And what’s more… Cinna is trapped with us!
+As you close in on your destination, Cinna calls out that there's not time to make it to the exit. Describe the torrential rumbling as the surrounding area is filled with rubble. We’re now even more trapped than before! And what’s more… Cinna is trapped with us!
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-Once free of the Saxum Brute, lead the Trackers to an area that will represent the villain’s main lab. Describe the cavernous chamber as covered in ancient, rusted tech and scribbled notes and diagrams. Most eye-catching, however, is a human-sized glass tank almost completely filled glowing green energy.
+Once free of the Saxum Brute, lead the Trackers to an area that will represent the villain’s main lab. Describe the cavernous chamber as covered in ancient, rusted tech and scribbled notes and diagrams. There is a locked journal, which is labeled, "property of Cinna". Most eye-catching, however, is a human-sized glass tank almost completely filled glowing green energy.
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-Pick up after the break by enacting your plan. All Trackers should be in hiding places while you narrate or act out the following scene:
+Pick up right before the source of the footsteps is revealed. All Trackers should be in hiding places while you narrate or act out the following scene:<br /><blockquote>“A cloaked figure with a large wooden staff walks into the chamber. Tendrils of ancient, gnarled roots snatch at him, but he slams his stick to the stone floor, sending them scurrying away as if in fear. The top of the staff glints, and you realize the top is set with the Village’s Hearthstone! The figure pushes back the hood to reveal the face of a young man. This must be Cinna!"</blockquote>
-Cinna seems upset, and yells at Scree for turning on him and being loyal to Cinna’s brother, Indigo. He threatens to keep Scree imprisoned underground forever… and those pesky Trackers as well! Although you all thought you were well hidden, Cinna looks right over at you!
+and yells at Scree for turning on him and being loyal to Cinna’s brother, Indigo. He threatens to keep Scree imprisoned underground forever… and those pesky Trackers as well! Although you all thought you were well hidden, Cinna looks right over at you!
-“Don’t think you can hide from me in my own domain?”
+<blockquote>“Don’t think you can hide from me in my own domain!”</blockquote>As Cinna calls you out, the mountain begins to groan and rumble. It’s angry that Cinna called it his domain! The floor begins to shake violently, and you, as the Guide, can call for the group to run.
-As Cinna calls you out, the mountain begins to groan and rumble. It’s angry that Cinna called it his domain! The floor begins to shake violently, and you, as the Guide, can call for the group to run.
+Lead the Trackers back towards the pick-up area as you roleplay running through the tunnels as sections cave in behind you.
 Shelter Building Game of Choice