Adventure Awaits

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ #(cycling-link:"Hello.","Bonjour.","Hola.","Konnichiwa.","way' sl'axt.","Hallo.", "Witam.", "Guten tag.", "Nin hao.", "Asalaam alaikum.", "Anyoung haseyo.", "Zdravstvuyte.", "Namaste.", "Jambo.") Now enough with the niceties.... you are very late so get to the [[''station''->station1]], we need your help like yesterday. <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/10658752007f2add3303d4162b548b37/3069823a9c6aa45a-ae/s540x810/11477b07f55d0b333e28a2dec5fa90845efbb562.jpg" width="350"> ]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/2cf9f32be67123850943a9ebd137b4b7/ce13819baa918e4b-19/s540x810/986dad963263aa47e78f386578572234d40f2c16.jpg" width="350"> Did you bring the proper gear as requested? [[Yes.->yes]](text-colour:white)[______](link-reveal:"No.")[ Hmm.. this may be a little uncomfortable for you without the proper (link-reveal:"gear.")[ We thought you got the (link-reveal:"memo.")[ //Okay, okay... we will have to make due.// To prepare a gearless goose (yes, we have a name for folks like you), we must ensure you are not as useless as your first impression may seem. Again, I don't mean to be rude but like...bro..come on... [[No.->no]] (link-reveal:"Okay!")[ Okay GG, let me know when you are ready to (link-reveal:"continue.")[ ''Question 1'' How many steps does it take to put an elephant in the refrigerator? (link:"↡")[ 3 - Open the door, put in an elephant, and close the door. (link:"↡")[ ''Question 2'' How many steps does it take to put a giraffe into the refrigerator? (link:"↡")[ 4 - Open the door, take out the elephant, put in the giraffe, and close the door. (link:"↡")[ ''Question 3'' The Lion King threw a party and invited all of his subjects; the monkeys, the rhinos, the hyenas, and all the other animals. All of them came except for one. Which animal did not attend the Lion King’s party? (link:"↡")[ The giraffe - because he's in the refrigerator. (link:"↡")[ ''Question 4'' You are walking on a safari through the jungle and you come to Crocodile Creek, the home to many deadly crocodiles. You must cross this river but there are no bridges, no boats, no swinging vines, and no river rocks for you to use. How can you safely cross Crocodile Creek? (link:"↡")[ Swim across. The crocs are at the party. (link:"↡")[ Got it? Capeesh? [[Hop to it.->yes]] [~ ]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ Many thanks for re-ensuring us of your competence. Now please, get going to [[The Trekking Tower->trekking tower1]]. ###~ ]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/bacc96af4fc224c8ecf546afcf5e7717/948d4459c1ddc1a0-cc/s540x810/10db92ad23b5393d5693a6d6af9f09817365d813.jpg" width="200" height="225"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/1ab09fe56685d97819ffcafa904befa6/9d7cbee0870d84e2-b1/s540x810/3f51a9227d3e3a752e5e6e927121fa9649b526e0.jpg" width="200" height="225"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7de3e487d9470ff37ff388c4e5d6ee42/ecf16a251fe04328-2b/s540x810/5ab4c99d578b2cba5336d3ee5844b69d1f8a6625.jpg" width="200" height="225"> ###The Trekking Tower (align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[You're here, finally. Now as we mentioned to you via courier pigeon, we are in dire need of a (cycling-link:"brave","bold","strong","wild","curious","friendly") (cycling-link:"person","creature","pal","character","soul","amigo") to venture near and far to retrieve those special items that we discussed in detail. You know, how we described the things; each about yay big, and that weird colour between those two other colours, and they feel like that feeling (well sort of), 'member? We specifically picked you for your wit and charm. If this doesn't sound like you, our pigeon may have messed up but we ask you to continue as our pigeon has since passed and you are our last hope (r.i.p. Gary). ] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[Will you continue? If not for us, do it for Gary ♥] [[Yes.->trekking tower2]](text-colour:white)[________][[No.->no]] ###~ ]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ Well, it is unfortunate, but it seems like you just weren't the right cat for the job. We must search for another and ask you to (link: "leave.")[(goto-url: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-KmOd3i7s')] ###~]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/bacc96af4fc224c8ecf546afcf5e7717/948d4459c1ddc1a0-cc/s540x810/10db92ad23b5393d5693a6d6af9f09817365d813.jpg" width="360" height="353"> ###Deep Sea Dive](align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[Ahoy there matey! Welcome aboard Sheila, a ship that's a little rough around the edges but will likely get the job done. What she lacks in style she makes up for in daring. If she needs to sleep for awhile, we have these nice long oars... //well okay you got me// they are just some 2 by 4's but we'll get to where we need. So just grab that much needed bail bucket and let's (cycling-link:"be on our way","hit the open waters","make a mile","sail away") my sailor [[friend->inside deep sea dive]].]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/bacc96af4fc224c8ecf546afcf5e7717/948d4459c1ddc1a0-cc/s540x810/10db92ad23b5393d5693a6d6af9f09817365d813.jpg" width="450"> ###Deep Sea Dive](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[As we get closer to the swirling ocean vortex I am going to need you to paddle closer in that (cycling-link:"canoe","row boat","door from titanic","dingy", "kayak", "raft") as Ol' Sheila here is a wee bit timid. So just paddle a little due northwesty southish with a little eastness... really nothing to it.] (link:"↡")[(align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[I the powerful ocean will ask you three, yes three, 1. 2. 3., questions. No strikes allowed, you must answer them correctly if I am to return what floated into my possession and let you sail safely away in my ominous waters.] (link:"↡")[ What is the fastest fish in the ocean? [[Tuna->no]] (link-reveal:"Sailfish")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") What is the biggest animal on earth? [[Orca->no]] (link-reveal:"Blue whale")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") How many brains does an octupus have? //see that plural of brain// [[1->no]] (link-reveal:"9")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") As promised, the ocean will return what was lost and let you float on another day. ]]]]]] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ ###~ //[[Quickly return to the tower from this powerful ocean->trekking tower2]]//]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7de3e487d9470ff37ff388c4e5d6ee42/ecf16a251fe04328-2b/s540x810/5ab4c99d578b2cba5336d3ee5844b69d1f8a6625.jpg" width="380" height="318"> ###Jungle Safari](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(align:"<==>")+(box:"X") [A jungle safari is a tantalizing experience, with moments of complete silence and darkness and times of absurd chaos. There are many things hidden, many eyes on you, many things to be afraid of. But fear not, you have the (cycling-link:"bravery","courage","tenacity","strength", "speed", "naivity") to perservere and make it further than all others before you. So go my friend, go on, go far, and go quickly.] (link:"↡")[(align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[I the mighty jungle ask you but questions three, if thy quest seeker is bestowed with the swallows of success, I may let you return where thy came from unscathed and bare what you so desire.] (link:"↡")[ For some reason I am often called "king of the jungle", even though I don't live there. What animal am I? [[Elephant->no]] (link-reveal:"Lion")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") Living along rivers and lakes in the jungles, and feeding on many plants and fruits, is what over-sized South American rodent? [[Mouse->no]] (link-reveal:"Capybara")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") The most numerous insect in any jungle is almost totally blind and must follow scent trails to move around. A million of these would do more than ruin a picnic! What is this insect? [[Spider->no]] (link-reveal:"Ant")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") I shall keep thy word and hand thy desire, now fin thy quest and return to where thy cameth. ]]]]]] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ ###~ //[[Swiftly return to the tower from this mighty jungle ->trekking tower2]]//]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/bacc96af4fc224c8ecf546afcf5e7717/948d4459c1ddc1a0-cc/s540x810/10db92ad23b5393d5693a6d6af9f09817365d813.jpg" width="200" height="225"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/1ab09fe56685d97819ffcafa904befa6/9d7cbee0870d84e2-b1/s540x810/3f51a9227d3e3a752e5e6e927121fa9649b526e0.jpg" width="200" height="225"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7de3e487d9470ff37ff388c4e5d6ee42/ecf16a251fe04328-2b/s540x810/5ab4c99d578b2cba5336d3ee5844b69d1f8a6625.jpg" width="200" height="225"> ###The Trekking Tower] (align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[Your mission if you so choose to continue (and please do as we are desperate) is to venture to the deepest depths, highest peaks, and furthest jungles to retreive the //cough cough//, oh sorry I must have had something in my throat. You can choose where you would like to begin, maybe the beauty of the bluest [[Deep Sea Dive->deep sea dive]] where you are surrounded by incredible marine life of the ocean. You may be drawn to the forested ranges of rugged terrain in the [[Mountain Hike->mountain hike1]]. Or maybe the lush greenery and beautiful, but possibly deadly, plant and animal life of the [[Jungle Safari->jungle safari]] intrigues you. Whichever you choose first, we only wish you the best of luck. We will be here, at the safety of the tower, waiting for your return with the //ouch// I stubbed my toe //ooooooch//. Happy trekking!] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ ###~ //Once you have returned to the tower with the 3 special items, we would like to [[thank you here->goodbye]]//]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/7f9a45cf3c4a1c1db116a7646c8ea202/64b79d583c1879b1-5f/s500x750/523e91550cf359510478dec557b278f7cfde6490.jpg" width="350"> I don't mean to be rude, I know you travelled far, but it's important you hustle. (t8n-arrive:"blur") [[Quickly, please!->station2]] ]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/1ab09fe56685d97819ffcafa904befa6/9d7cbee0870d84e2-b1/s540x810/3f51a9227d3e3a752e5e6e927121fa9649b526e0.jpg" width="450"> ###Mountain Hike](align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[(align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[I know your legs must be burning from the steep incline, and sorry we forgot to tell you about the devil's club and copoius amounts of tree roots (they really test your ankles), //oh// and that cheeky squirrel that'll go for any nuts around. But, wow, you've almost made it and if you scale that one last loose shale and rocky pitch you'll be where you need to be.] (link:"↡")[(align:"<==>")+(box:"X")[I the commanding mountain have three brain busters for you to work your feeble mind through. If you are correct, and correct on all three, I will let you venture back down my formidable face with what you came up here for.] (link:"↡")[ The moose boasts one of the fastest growing individual organs of any animal on earth. What organ is it?? //p.s. it is not the obvious organ// [[Brain.->no]] (link-reveal:"Antlers")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") This animal can rotate its head 270 degrees? [[Deer.->no]] (link-reveal:"Owl")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") A grizzly bear's biting force is enough to crush a bowling ball.//the answer is scary// [[False->no]] (link-reveal:"True")[ ###(cycling-link:"Wonderful!","Bingo!","Excellent!","You got it!", "Correct!", "Bravo!") I am good as my word, take this and descend. ]]]]]] (align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ ###~ //[[Speedily return to the tower from this commanding mountain->trekking tower2]]//]

(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[ ###(cycling-link: "Cheers!", "Sante!", "Salud!", "Prost!", "Geonbae!") We may have been sceptical of your skills, but you proved us wrong. We owe you many thanks. (link: "Goodbye!")[(goto-url: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtXby3twMmI')] ###~]