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<h1>Dungeons & Dragons & Neurodiversity</h1>Hello, I'm Caleb! This interactive narrative is part of my exhibit Dungeons & Dragons & Neurodiversity: The Transformative and Life Enriching Effects for Neurodiverse Adults. Inclusive Spectrums is an exhibit from the 2019/2021 Inclusive Design cohort at OCAD University about our preliminary Major Research Projects ideas. Visit the virtual exhibit at <a href="https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/incd2020exhibit/" target="_blank">bit.ly/inclusivespectrums</a> If you are unfamiliar with Dungeons & Dragons, I highly encourage you to read through my exhibit materials at <a href="https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/incd2020exhibit/part/dungeons-and-dragons-and-neurodiversity/" target="_blank">Dungeons & Dragons & Neurodiversity</a>, or at least this part on Dungeons & Dragons: <a href="https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/incd2020exhibit/chapter/intro-to-dungeons-dragons/" target="_blank">Intro to Dungeons & Dragons</a> This is an interactive role-playing module written by Caleb Valorozo-Jones and Colin Jones. [[Ready to begin? Click here.|Begin Adventure]]

<<if $Orb>>The orb spins and glows more brightly. Thank you, $name. I love my new name, $Orb!<</if>><<if $Orb is "">>It's ok... I've never had a name. You can call me Omniscient Round Being, or Orb for short.<<set $Orb to "Orb">><</if>> Before we begin our adventure, you need to finish creating your character. I must warn you, this is your last chance to read and prepare for your imminent adventure. <a href="https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/incd2020exhibit/chapter/dungeons-and-dragons-and-neurodiversity/" target="_blank">I think I need learn more about D&D to prepare for my adventure...</a> [[No, I'm ready!|Roll Character]]

<<set $strength to random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)>><<set $dexterity to random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)>><<set $constitution to random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)>><<set $wisdom to random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)>><<set $intelligence to random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)>><<set $charisma to random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)+random(1, 6)>><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578377375762-cbcc98d68af0?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1950&q=80" alt="Multi-coloured polyhedral dice spilling out of a cloth drawstring bag" width="300px"> Here are your stats, $name! Be careful, as your abilities will affect your choices and success. Less than 9 is a weak stat, 10 to 11 is average, and 12 and above is above average. Strength is $strength Dexterity is $dexterity Constitution is $constitution Wisdom is $wisdom Intelligence is $intelligence Charisma is $charisma <<if visited() is 1>>[[Re-roll my character once|Roll Character]]<</if>> [[Enter the tavern]]

<img class="responsive" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/orb.jpg" alt="A white sphere hovers infront of a white wall and casts a long shadow beneath it.">A perfectly, almost impossibly, white sphere hovers infront of you and seems to glow as it says: Adventurer! What is your character's name? It doesn't have to be your name, it can be anything you want! <<textbox "$name" "">> [[Choose name|Welcome]]

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio>The tavern is warm and inviting, but also busy and confusing. You are bombarded with the contrasting sounds of hushed conversation and boisterous boasting. The smell of food, drink, and firewood permeate the building. Two figures in particular catch your eye. Standing behind the bar, the innkeeper polishes the same glass over and over again, looking out over the crowd. In a far corner, a stranger wearing a dark cloak sits alone, nursing a drink. The other patrons give her a wide berth. $Orb hovers by your side, eagerly waiting to see what you will do next, and ready to offer assistance if needed. Do you choose to: [[Approach the Innkeeper|Approach Innkeeper]] [[Approach the cloaked stranger|Approach Stranger]] [[Approach your guide|Approach Orb]]

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio>The innkeeper smiles warmly as you approach, offering a friendly nod. “Hello stranger. How can I help you?” [[Inquire about local rumours or problems.]]

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio><img class="image-left" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/stranger.jpg" alt="A person is looking down, and their face is completely obscured by their cloack">The stranger bristles at your approach, but gestures for you to take a seat when you don’t back down. She continues to nurse her drink without a word. [[Ask about local rumours or problems.]]

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio>$name, go talk to people, make some friends! Have an ale! Have one for me too. I don’t have a mouth... $Orb seems to glow sadly. [[Approach Innkeeper]] [[Approach Stranger]]

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio>“Rumours, eh?” He goes back to cleaning his glass. “I’m not exactly a gossip.” [[I just want to help.|persuade innkeeper]] [[Maybe this will change your mind?|bribe innkeeper]]

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if $charisma lt 10>>Your charisma is too low!"Yeah, right. The only thing people care about around here is coin, and unless you have any coin to spare you're sore out of luck," the Innkeeper snarls. [[Bribe the Innkeeper->bribe innkeeper]]<</if>> <<if $charisma gte 10>>Successful charisma check! The innkeeper seems to soften a bit at your words. "Okay, you seem genuine." [["I’ll tell you what I know."|A Terrible Beast]]<</if>>

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio><audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/coins.mp3" autoplay></audio><img class="image-left" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/coins.jpg" alt="Gold coins spilling out of a cloth coin purse onto a wooden table.">The innkeeper eyes the pouch of coin you placed on the counter, and then slyly slides it into his pocket. “Yeah, that should do it.” [[I’ll tell you what I know.|A Terrible Beast]]

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio>She sneers, looking you up and down. “You should look elsewhere. A greenhorn like you is just going to get themself killed trying to fix this place.” She looks away and waves you off. [[Challenge her to prove your strength.|veteran strength contest]] [[Slam the table and look her dead in the eye.|veteran intimidate]]

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio>She puts a scarred arm on the table, taking hold of your hand. On the count of three, you both push with all your might, trying to pin the other’s arm. <<if $strength lt 11>>Your strength is too low! The arm wrestle is over in the blink of an eye, your hand quickly pinned under her powerful grip. “You’re not ready for this kind of thing. You should leave this place.” [[Intimidate the stranger|veteran intimidate]] [[Approach the Innkeeper instead|Approach Innkeeper]]<</if>> <<if $strength gte 11>>Successful strength check! It’s a tough battle, but you manage to come out on top. “You’re stronger than you look. Maybe you do have what it takes." [[I’ll tell you what I know.|A Terrible Beast]]<</if>>

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if $charisma lt 8>>Your charisma is too low! The stranger doesn’t even flinch. She ignores you completely, continuing to nurse her drink. [[Approach Innkeeper]]<</if>><<if $charisma gte 8>>Successful charisma check! The stranger’s eyes widen for a moment, startled by your aggressive maneuver. "Hmm. You’ve got guts, if nothing else. If you want to throw your life away, it’s your business." [[I’ll tell you what I know.|A Terrible Beast]]<</if>>

<audio id="tavern" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/TheSlaughteredOx.mp3" autoplay></audio>"A terrible beast terrorizes the countryside. It seemed to appear out of nowhere a few months ago. It stalks the land at night, attacking supply wagons and destroying our crops. The local militia hasn’t been able to do a thing about it..." [[And the capital hasn’t responded to any of our pleas for help.|Adventure Hook]]

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/town.mp3" autoplay></audio><img class="image-left" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/countryside.jpg" alt="Grassy hills are lit by an evening sun, and overlooks a distant forest. Lush green trees are planted on the hills and lead towards the forest in the distance">Now that you have found your adventure hook, you need to find out where this strange beast makes its lair. You could try to track it down yourself, or talk to another local and see if they know anything about the beast’s lair. Good luck $name! <<if not hasVisited("tracking wisdom")>>[[Try to find a trail.|tracking wisdom]]<</if>> <<if not hasVisited("tracking intelligence")>>[[Search for traces of magic.|tracking intelligence]]<</if>> <<if not hasVisited("investigation")>>[[Interview townsfolk.|investigation]]<</if>> [[Guide hint (last resort).|Orb hint (last resort).]] Try all the other options first.

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/town.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if $wisdom lt 10>>Your wisdom is too low! Despite your best efforts, you find yourself unable to find a trace of the beast’s movements. [[Try another way to find the beast|Adventure Hook]]<</if>> <<if $wisdom gte 10>>Successful wisdom check! You scour the countryside for any sign of an unnatural beast. Eventually, you manage to find a strange set of tracks. The footprints appear to come from a creature with taloned forelegs and hoofed hindlegs. You follow the trail, eventually finding the entrance to a cave. [[With the beast’s lair located, you must now prepare.|Prepare]]]<</if>>

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/town.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if $intelligence lt 12>>Your intelligence is too low! Despite your best efforts, you fail to discern any unusual magical activity. [[Try another way to find the beast|Adventure Hook]]<</if>> <<if $intelligence gte 12>>Successful intelligence check! From the sounds of things this beast must be magical, and magic always leaves a trace. Performing the proper rituals and looking for the proper signs, you’re able to detect signs of errant fire magic lingering in the air. Honing in on the area where the magic is strongest, you find the entrance to a cave. [[With the beast’s lair located, you must prepare.|Prepare]]<</if>>

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/town.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if $intelligence lt 10>>Your intelligence is too low! Despite your best efforts, you fail to discern any unusual magical activity. [[Try another way to find the beast|Adventure Hook]]<</if>> <<if $intelligence gte 10>>Successful intelligence check! You speak with a few more patrons at the tavern, interview a few of the farmers whose fields have been ravaged, and speak with members of the local militia. Separating the rumours from fact is difficult, but eventually you manage to deduce the location of the beast’s lair, a cave outside of town. [[Now, you must prepare.|Prepare]]<</if>>

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/town.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if not hasVisited("tracking wisdom", "tracking intelligence", "investigation")>>Hey, this is a last resort! Part of role-playing and Dungeons & Dragons is problem solving as your character. Try all the options first and see what you can do! [[Try all the ways to find the beast->Adventure Hook]]<</if>><<if hasVisited("tracking wisdom", "tracking intelligence", "investigation")>>Normally on an adventure, you would have companions with different skills from yours, a balanced group that can use your varied skills to overcome challenges. However, since you are on your own, I can provide assistance if you are unable to overcome this challenge alone. Thanks for trying all the options first! $Orb subtly directs you to the home of a local ranger, who has already been tracking the beast, but doesn’t wish to challenge the monster himself. He gives you all the information you need to find the beast’s lair… [[Now you need only prepare.|Prepare]]<</if>>

When delving into a dungeon, it always pays to be prepared! Before going to face the beast, you should make sure you’re properly supplied. The best way would be to get the community to fund you… help you help them! [[You should speak with the mayor.|Mayor Meeting]]

<img class="image-left" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/townhall.jpg" alt="The old, paneled, wooden double door to the townhall has a rounded top. It is recessed into the worn, cobblestone wall.">You enter the decrepit townhall, and walk down the torchlit hallway to a back room. The mayor sits behind a desk, her face a grim mask of concern. The current situation has clearly been taking a toll on her. She looks up from her papers and addresses you. “I don’t see a lot of new faces around here. Under normal circumstances I’d be happy to help you, but I’m dealing with a crisis at the moment.” <<if not hasVisited("Mayor deceive")>>[[Lie to the mayor, tell them you’re a professional monster hunter the capital hired to slay the beast.|Mayor deceive]]<</if>> <<if not hasVisited("Mayor persuade")>>[[Appeal to the mayor for funding, promising to slay the beast.|Mayor persuade]]<</if>> <<if not hasVisited("Mayor steal")>>[[Apologize for intruding and excuse yourself, swiping the treasury key from their desk in the process.|Mayor steal]]<</if>> [[Hint (last resort)|Orb loan]] Try all the other options first.

<<if $charisma lt 8>>Your charisma is too low! The mayor seems unconvinced by your lie. She looks sternly at you. “I’m sure I would have been informed if you were coming.” [[Try convincing the Mayor another way->Mayor Meeting]]<</if>> <<if $charisma gte 8>>Successful charisma check! The Mayor seems immediately relieved, now that she thinks the capital hasn’t abandoned her community. “Oh thank the stars! I was worried we’d been forgotten completely. Of course, I’m happy to provide you with whatever you need to get the job done. Within reason, of course.” [[funding secured]]<</if>>

<<if $charisma lt 12>>Your charisma is too low! "I’m sorry, but I just can’t put my faith into a complete stranger right now. I can’t trust that you won’t just take the town’s money and leave.” She shakes her head solemnly." [[Try convincing the Mayor another way->Mayor Meeting]]<</if>> <<if $charisma gte 12>>Successful charisma check! The mayor considers your words carefully. “I’m reluctant, but… we are desperate. If you can really promise you’ll remove the beast, then I will provide you with supplies.” She shakes your hand to seal the deal, and writes you a credit slip along with directions to local shops that can provide you with what you need. [[funding secured]]<</if>>

<img src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/keys.jpg" alt="A ring of old, oxidized skeleton keys hangs on an iron hook on a wooden wall."><<if $dexterity lt 12>>Your dexterity is too low! Your hand bumps the key, sending it sliding further away from you and drawing the mayor’s attention. You clear your throat, and try to act nonchalant. [[Try convincing the Mayor another way|Mayor Meeting]]<</if>> <<if $dexterity gte 12>>Successful dexterity check! The mayor nods idly at you and returns her focus to the papers on her desk. You swiftly snatch the key, and maneuver it to your pocket before it can be noticed. You’ll let yourself into the treasury later when the coast is clear, and just skim a little bit to buy what you need. [[funding secured]]<</if>>

<<if not hasVisited("Mayor deceive", "Mayor persuade", "Mayor steal")>>Hey, this is a last resort! Get into the role-playing mindset and think what your character would do. Try all the options first and see what you can do! [[Try convincing the Mayor|Mayor Meeting]]<</if>><<if hasVisited("Mayor deceive", "Mayor persuade", "Mayor steal")>>$Orb provides you with a letter of introduction from a capital official to present to the mayor. The letter vouches for your skill and honour, convincing the mayor to provide you with the supplies you need to complete the job. [[funding secured]]<</if>>

Now that you have the vital supplies you need to delve into the dungeon, It is time to go confront the beast! [[Head out to the cave where the beast makes its lair|Bandit roadblock]]

While you were gathering supplies, it seems that a group of vicious bandits set up camp in front of the cave entrance. One way or another, you will need to pass by them in order to enter the dungeon. [[Sneak past the bandits|Bandit sneak]] [[Put on a tough aura and walk past like you own the place|Bandit intimidate]] [[Challenge the bandit leader to a duel|Bandit battle]]

<<if $dexterity lt 11>>Your dexterity is too low! Not practiced at stealth maneuvers, a bandit sees you as you try to slip from one shadow to another. Your cover is blown. [[The bandit leader raises his weapon->Bandit battle]]<</if>> <<if $dexterity gte 11>>Successful dexterity check! Careful to stay out of sight, you make your way slowly but steadily through the camp. Eventually you make it to the other side, and slip into the unoccupied cave entrance with the bandits none the wiser. [[Enter the cave to the beast's lair]]<</if>>

<<if $charisma lt 10>>Your charisma is too low! The bandits are unimpressed by your tough facade, forming a barrier as you approach and reacting aggressively. [[The bandit leader raises his weapon|Bandit battle]]<</if>> <<if $charisma gte 10>>Successful charisma check! You stride into the camp confidently, a menacing scowl on your face. A few bandits try to object, but an angry glare from you is enough to have them shrinking away from you. You walk unobstructed into the cave. [[Enter the cave to the beast's lair]]<</if>>

The overwhelming force of bandits is clearly displeased with you intruding on their perceived territory, and making ready for battle. Luckily, the bandit leader responds to your challenge of a duel. The battle is hard fought, but ultimately you come out on top, knocking him unconscious. The rest of the bandits stand aside, and allow you to pass into the cave. [[Enter the cave to the beast's lair]]

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/cave.mp3" autoplay></audio><img class="image-left" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/cave.jpg" alt="A dark cave entrance with little light filtering in. A figure climbing the rocks is backlit so only their silhouette is visible.">The cave is dimly lit by clusters of luminescent stone, revealing that it’s not a completely natural structure. Scraps of ruined sculpture litter the stone, and the walls are shored up with manmade pillars. At the end of the passage, a hole opens up into a vertical shaft. The only way forward appears to be down. [[Search for a hidden pathway.|cave search]] [[Use your climbing gear to descend the shaft.|cave athletics]]

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/cave2.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if $wisdom lt 11>>Your wisdom is too low! You examine the ruins thoroughly, but fail to find an alternate way deeper into the cave. [[Your only option is to try climbing|cave athletics]]<</if>> <<if $wisdom gte 11>>Successful wisdom check! Erring on the side of caution, you decide to examine some of the man made structures in the cave before proceeding. A subtle breeze along the wall catches your attention, and examining more closely you find a crease in the stone. Digging your fingers in and pulling, the slab of stone swings open with minimal effort to reveal a hidden passage, with stairs leading down. You follow the stairs down, eventually exiting into a large open cavern. [[Enter the cavern]]<</if>>

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/cave2.mp3" autoplay></audio><<if $strength lt 13>>Your strength is too low! You secure a rope on one of the pillars, and start to descend the shaft. Unfortunately, halfway down the shaft you lose your grip and begin to fall. You collide roughly with the hard stone floor of the cave… you’re going to feel that tomorrow, but at least you’re at the bottom. You find yourself in a large open cavern.<</if>> <<if $strength gte 13>>Successful strength check! You secure a rope on one of the pillars, and start to descend the shaft. It’s arduous work, but you are more than strong enough to make it down safely. Soon you find yourself in a large, open cavern.<</if>> [[Enter the cavern]]

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/monster.mp3" autoplay></audio><img class="image-left" src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/climbing.jpg" alt="A person holds up a fire lit torch above their head in a cave. The only light in the cavern is from the torch, so only the silhouette of the person is visible. The torch casts a red hue on the rocky cavern walls.">The sound of claw scraping against stone can be heard echoing through the cave. The beast presents itself, hissing as it approaches. The creature looks like some strange fusion of lizard and bovine, with clawed forelegs, a toothy scaled head with brutal horns, and a furry set of haunches terminating in hoofed hind legs. The creature glows with a warm orange light, and cinders shake off of it as it moves. [[Attack the beast.|Beast Slay]] [[Back away, and assess the situation|A Tragic Beast]]

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/monster.mp3" autoplay></audio>You draw your weapon to defend yourself as the beast charges. Blade clashes against scale, and horn against armour as you face off against the fiery monster. With the help of some potions you purchased in town you manage to tip fate in your favour, coming out on top over the beast. The defeated beast succumbs to its wounds, its glow fading as it slumps onto the cold, stone floor. Finally, it’s light goes out. [[It crumbles into a heap of ashes...|Ending A]]

Something feels strange. Perhaps you shouldn’t be too hasty in your action here, $name. [[Watch the beast’s body language.|Beast perceive]] [[Try to identify the beast.|Beast arcana]]

<audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/monster.mp3" autoplay></audio>The beast appears to be in pain, and afraid. It’s an animal lashing out because it’s not supposed to be here. [[It’s not an evil monster.|Beast choice]]

<<if $intelligence lt 11>>Your intelligence is too low! Try as you might, you can’t seem to identify the monster. [[Study the beast’s movement|Beast perceive]]<</if>> <<if $intelligence gte 11>>Successful intelligence check! You recognize the monster from some texts you’ve read before. It’s a fire elemental that is normally quite gentle and docile, but becomes agitated and aggressive when [[forced to dwell on the material plane.|Beast choice]]]<</if>>

One way or another, the Beast has to go. <<if not hasVisited("Wisdom spell")>>[[Call upon the power of faith to send the beast home|Wisdom spell]]<</if>> <<if not hasVisited("Charisma spell")>>[[Reach inside yourself for the power to send the beast home|Charisma spell]]<</if>> <<if not hasVisited("Intelligence spell")>>[[Attempt a ritual to open a rift to send the beast home|Intelligence spell]]<</if>> [[Slay the beast|Beast Slay]]

You connect with the cosmos and attempt to force open a gate to the elemental plane... <<if $wisdom lt 13>>Your wisdom is too low! Not accomplished with this kind of spellcasting, your efforts are for naught. [[You'll have to try another strategy->Beast choice]]<</if>> <<if $wisdom gte 13>><audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/portal.mp3" autoplay></audio>Successful wisdom check! With a flash of light, a portal opens next to the beast. You feel the flow of elemental energies pouring out of it... [[The beast walks through the portal, returning home|Ending B]]<</if>>

You try to draw upon the magical energy within yourself to force open a gate to the elemental plane... <<if $charisma lt 13>>Your charisma is too low! Not accomplished with this kind of spellcasting, your efforts are for naught. [[You'll have to try another strategy|Beast choice]]<</if>> <<if $charisma gte 13>><audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/portal.mp3" autoplay></audio>Successful charisma check! With a flash of light, a portal opens next to the beast. You feel the flow of elemental energies pouring out of it... [[The beast walks through the portal, returning home.|Ending B]<</if>>

You attempt a half-remembered spell from a dusty, ancient tome you’ve read to force open a gate to the elemental plane... <<if $intelligence lt 13>>Your intelligence is too low! Not accomplished with this kind of spellcasting, your efforts are for naught. [[You'll have to try another strategy|Beast choice]]<</if>> <<if $intelligence gte 13>><audio src="https://calebjones.ca/asd-and-d/media/portal.mp3" autoplay></audio>Successful intelligence check! With a flash of light, a portal opens next to the beast. You feel the flow of elemental energies pouring out of it. [[The beast walks through the portal, returning home|Ending B]]<</if>>

With the beast returned to its home, the people of the town and the surrounding farmers will now be completely safe. You collect up some treasures that were abandoned in the cave or perhaps gathered there by the beast before you make your way back to town. The people are a little wary of the idea that the beast still lives, but for now they’re just satisfied that it won’t be stalking the countryside anymore. The innkeeper offers to put you up for a few days free of charge, while you decide what to do next. [[Take a long rest|Final Orb Wisdom]]

With the beast slain, you take the time to attend to your wounds in the cave before you limp back to town. You are hailed as a hero for stopping the beast’s reign of terror, though in the end you wonder if there could have been another way. Still, you’re rewarded for your efforts. The town throws a celebratory feast in your honour, and you’re free to stay and recuperate as long as you need to. [[Take a long rest|Final Orb Wisdom]]

You did it $name! You successfully finished the adventure, and completed your guided dungeon experience! I hope you had a lovely time! $Orb bobs gleefully in the air, playing a little victory fanfare for you. This was just a little taste of what it is like to role-play with Dungeons & Dragons! I hope you’ll play a proper game with us some time!

<<if $name is "">>No name, eh? I will just call you Adventurer then!<<set $name to "Adventurer">><</if>> Welcome $name, and thank you again for signing up for our special guided dungeon experience! I’ll be your guide to make sure everything goes smoothly! Unfortunately, a powerful plague prevents us from meeting in person, but as your Dungeon Guide, I will introduce you to the concept of role-play through Dungeons & Dragons!” What would you like to name me? <<textbox "$Orb" "">> [[Choose guide's name|Your companion]]

Written by Caleb Valorozo-Jones and Colin JonesThis story is under a <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/" target="_blank">CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 License</a>All images CC0. Coin sound from <a href="https://picturetosound.com" target="_blank">picturetosound.com</a>, all other audio from <a href="https://tabletopaudio.com" target="_blank">tabletopaudio.com</a>