Choose your own path Pt6
#7 of Choose your own
I believe this is what's called a bluff.
As you search around, you find a rock that's pretty much the same shape and size as the gem sitting innocently on the altar. You can't tell whether it's trapped on not, but logic dictates that it should be. Your hands go all sweaty as you approach the altar, rock in one hand. Carefully you reach out and hover your hand over the gem, ready to grab and switch.
You do so with excellent speed, grab the gem, replace it with the rock, and run for the exit. You leap out the door and come to a screeching halt next to the bridge, and then turn around, expecting to see the room falling to bits. But for all the looks, it appears the altar didn't look trapped after all, because nothing appears to have happened.Then something does, just when you think it's safe.
One single fist sized rock lands next to the entrance, and then stops. You wait for more to drop, but there is none. You get the impression someone somewhere is mocking you, and as you turn to look at the bridge, you get that very strongly. The old rickety bridge is now a much more solid looking one, and you cross it without a rogue squeak, before walking back to the elf maiden.Something very strange is going on.
The elf maiden, however is delighted to see the stone, and cuddles you rather passionately now that she holds it. She is surprisingly strong for her size or physique, and your ribs wince in protest before she lets go. You casually don't show it, and she sits back down on the bed, fingering the gem.
"Thank you, my friend, you have my gratitude.In return you are allowed one, and only one favour. You can ask for it now, or hold onto it until later."
You smile, and think about what you could get from this favour.
Ask for intercourse
Ask for information on this place.
Ask for directions
Hold favour for now. If you choose this option, there are three doors, straight, left and right, or back the way you came.