Story Arc #1: The Castle of Shadows
The Other Side of the Wall
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You feel suspicious. These people seem to know more than they are letting on.
“Hey! What are you guys hiding?” you demand, striding towards the panel in the smooth concrete wall that bisects the dwelling.
The old man takes a step back, his hands thrust into the loose smock that he is wearing. “Nothing,” he says, eyes narrowed. “Feel free to take a look.”
“And then, get the hell out of here,” adds the woman from behind you, thumping the butt of her spear down onto the ground.
With one further glance around the group of villagers, you step towards the metal panel. It doesn’t have an obvious door handle, and looks to be made of solid bronze. But then you notice a black square to its right, on the other side from the large screen, and you prod at it with your fingertips.
