[Start]
Narrator: The tavern door creaks open. Smoke and laughter fill the air. -> TavernEntry

[TavernEntry]
Narrator: Three figures catch your eye: a hooded stranger, a boisterous merchant, and the barkeep. -> TavernChoice

[TavernChoice]
1. Approach the hooded stranger. -> StrangerApproach
2. Sit next to the merchant. -> MerchantApproach
3. Order a drink from the barkeep. -> BarkeepApproach
4. [Observe] Study the room from the shadows. -> ObserveRoom

[ObserveRoom]
Narrator: You notice the stranger slipping a note to the barkeep. The merchant counts gold nervously. -> ObserveChoice

[ObserveChoice]
1. Intercept the note. -> InterceptNote
2. Pickpocket the merchant. -> PickpocketAttempt
3. Pretend you saw nothing. -> TavernChoice

[InterceptNote]
Stranger: You dare?! -> StrangerHostile

[PickpocketAttempt]
1. [Sleight of Hand] Swiftly grab the pouch. -> PickpocketSuccess
2. [Distraction] Bump into him accidentally. -> PickpocketDistract
3. Abandon the attempt. -> TavernChoice

[PickpocketSuccess]
Narrator: 50 gold pieces heavier, you slip away. The merchant hasn't noticed... yet. -> PickpocketAfter

[PickpocketDistract]
Merchant: Watch it, friend! -> MerchantAnnoyed

[MerchantAnnoyed]
1. Apologize profusely. -> MerchantCalm
2. [Intimidate] You watch where YOU'RE going. -> MerchantFight
3. Use the distraction to grab the gold. -> PickpocketSuccess

[MerchantCalm]
Merchant: Hmph. Buy me a drink and we're even. -> MerchantFriendly

[MerchantFight]
Merchant: Why you little—! -> BarFight

[PickpocketAfter]
Narrator: But where to spend your ill-gotten gains? -> PickpocketChoice

[PickpocketChoice]
1. Buy information from the barkeep. -> BarkeepBribe
2. Leave before anyone notices. -> TavernExit
3. Approach the stranger with newfound confidence. -> StrangerApproach

[StrangerApproach]
Stranger: You have the look of someone seeking something. -> StrangerGreet

[StrangerGreet]
1. I seek the Crimson Blade. -> CrimsonQuestStart
2. I'm looking for work. -> WorkOffer
3. Who are you? -> StrangerIdentity
4. [Insight] Something tells me you're not what you seem. -> StrangerReveal

[CrimsonQuestStart]
Stranger: The Crimson Blade? Many seek it. Few survive. -> CrimsonWarning

[CrimsonWarning]
1. I'm not like the others. -> CrimsonAccept
2. What happened to them? -> CrimsonLore
3. Perhaps I should reconsider... -> TavernChoice

[CrimsonAccept]
Stranger: Then you'll need a map. I have one... for a price. -> CrimsonPrice

[CrimsonPrice]
1. How much? -> CrimsonNegotiate
2. [Persuade] Surely we can come to an arrangement. -> CrimsonDiscount
3. I'll find my own way. -> CrimsonRefuse

[CrimsonNegotiate]
Stranger: 100 gold, or a favor to be named later. -> CrimsonDeal

[CrimsonDeal]
1. I'll pay the gold. -> CrimsonGoldPath
2. I'll owe you a favor. -> CrimsonFavorPath
3. [Barter] 50 gold and a minor favor. -> CrimsonCompromise

[CrimsonGoldPath]
Stranger: Wise choice. No strings attached. -> MapReceived

[CrimsonFavorPath]
Stranger: Remember, I always collect. -> MapReceivedDebt

[CrimsonCompromise]
Stranger: You drive a hard bargain. Agreed. -> MapReceivedHalf

[CrimsonDiscount]
Stranger: Your silver tongue amuses me. 75 gold, final offer. -> CrimsonDiscountDeal

[CrimsonDiscountDeal]
1. Deal. -> MapReceived
2. Still too rich for my blood. -> CrimsonRefuse

[CrimsonRefuse]
Stranger: Your loss. The Blade waits for no one. -> TavernChoice

[CrimsonLore]
Stranger: The mountain claims them. Traps, guardians, madness itself. -> CrimsonLoreMore

[CrimsonLoreMore]
1. Guardians? -> GuardianInfo
2. Madness? -> MadnessInfo
3. I've heard enough. -> CrimsonWarning

[GuardianInfo]
Stranger: Stone sentinels that never sleep. Best approached with stealth... or great power. -> GuardianChoice

[GuardianChoice]
1. [Arcana] I have magical means. -> GuardianMagic
2. [Stealth] I move like a shadow. -> GuardianStealth
3. I'll figure it out when I get there. -> CrimsonWarning

[GuardianMagic]
Stranger: A mage, then. You may yet survive. Take this. -> MapReceived

[GuardianStealth]
Stranger: A rogue's path. Dangerous but possible. -> MapReceived

[MadnessInfo]
Stranger: The mountain whispers. Those who listen too long... never leave. -> MadnessWarning

[MadnessWarning]
1. [Willpower] My mind is steel. -> MadnessResist
2. I'll bring ear plugs. -> StrangerLaugh
3. This sounds too risky. -> CrimsonRefuse

[MadnessResist]
Stranger: Confidence or foolishness? We shall see. -> MapReceived

[StrangerLaugh]
Stranger: Ha! I like you. Maybe you'll be the one. -> MapReceived

[MapReceived]
Stranger: The Crimson Blade awaits at the peak of Mount Sorrow. Go. -> QuestAccepted

[MapReceivedDebt]
Stranger: Remember our deal. I will find you when the time is right. -> QuestAcceptedDebt

[MapReceivedHalf]
Stranger: A fair trade. Now go, before the trail grows cold. -> QuestAccepted

[QuestAccepted]
Narrator: You pocket the map. Your journey begins at dawn. -> QuestChoice

[QuestAcceptedDebt]
Narrator: The map feels heavy in your hands. What have you agreed to? -> QuestChoice

[QuestChoice]
1. Prepare for the journey. -> PrepareQuest
2. Seek more information first. -> MoreInfo
3. Recruit allies. -> RecruitChoice

[PrepareQuest]
Narrator: You gather supplies and rest. Dawn breaks cold and clear. -> JourneyBegin

[MoreInfo]
Narrator: Who might know more about Mount Sorrow? -> MoreInfoChoice

[MoreInfoChoice]
1. Ask the barkeep. -> BarkeepInfo
2. Consult the merchant. -> MerchantInfo
3. Return to the stranger. -> StrangerMoreInfo

[BarkeepInfo]
Barkeep: Mount Sorrow? My grandfather went there once. Came back without his voice. Said he traded it for wisdom. -> BarkeepWisdom

[BarkeepWisdom]
1. What wisdom? -> BarkeepSecret
2. That's disturbing. -> QuestChoice
3. [Empathy] It must have been hard for your family. -> BarkeepTrust

[BarkeepSecret]
Barkeep: He wrote it down before he died. Want to see? -> BarkeepOffer

[BarkeepOffer]
1. Yes, show me. -> BarkeepJournal
2. What's the catch? -> BarkeepPrice
3. I prefer to discover myself. -> QuestChoice

[BarkeepJournal]
Barkeep: It says: "The silence speaks truth. Listen with your heart, not your ears." -> JournalWisdom

[JournalWisdom]
Narrator: Cryptic, but perhaps useful. You commit it to memory. -> QuestChoice

[BarkeepPrice]
Barkeep: Smart. 20 gold for the journal. -> BarkeepDeal

[BarkeepDeal]
1. Fair enough. -> BarkeepJournal
2. Too expensive. -> QuestChoice
3. [Haggle] 10 gold. -> BarkeepHaggle

[BarkeepHaggle]
Barkeep: 15. Take it or leave it. -> BarkeepFinal

[BarkeepFinal]
1. Deal. -> BarkeepJournal
2. I'll pass. -> QuestChoice

[BarkeepTrust]
Barkeep: You're kind. Take the journal. He would have wanted it to help someone. -> BarkeepJournal

[MerchantInfo]
Merchant: Mount Sorrow? I've sold equipment to three expeditions. None returned for refunds. -> MerchantSales

[MerchantSales]
1. What equipment did they buy? -> MerchantGear
2. Sounds profitable for you. -> MerchantCynical
3. Would you sell to me? -> MerchantShop

[MerchantGear]
Merchant: Climbing tools, wards against magic, and plenty of rope. Most came back for more rope. -> GearAdvice

[GearAdvice]
Narrator: Perhaps you should stock up. -> MerchantShop

[MerchantCynical]
Merchant: Hey, a sale's a sale. Not my fault if they don't come back. -> MerchantDefend

[MerchantDefend]
1. [Morality] That's cold. -> MerchantShame
2. Fair point. Business is business. -> MerchantFriendly
3. Do you feel any guilt? -> MerchantConfess

[MerchantShame]
Merchant: ...I light a candle for each of them. Not that it helps. -> MerchantConfess

[MerchantConfess]
Merchant: Look, take this charm. It's supposed to protect against curses. For free. Consider it penance. -> CharmReceived

[CharmReceived]
Narrator: You receive a strange amulet. It pulses faintly with warmth. -> QuestChoice

[MerchantShop]
Merchant: I've got rope, torches, climbing picks, and a potion or two. What'll it be? -> ShopChoice

[ShopChoice]
1. I'll take the climbing gear. -> BuyGear
2. What potions do you have? -> PotionList
3. I'm good for now. -> QuestChoice

[BuyGear]
Merchant: 30 gold for the full kit. Worth every copper. -> GearPurchase

[GearPurchase]
1. I'll take it. -> GearBought
2. [Haggle] 20 gold. -> GearHaggle
3. Maybe later. -> ShopChoice

[GearBought]
Narrator: You're now equipped for climbing. The mountain won't know what hit it. -> QuestChoice

[GearHaggle]
Merchant: 25, and that's robbery. -> GearFinal

[GearFinal]
1. Fine, 25. -> GearBought
2. Too rich. -> ShopChoice

[PotionList]
Merchant: Healing, night vision, and one I call "liquid courage." Makes you immune to fear for an hour. -> PotionChoice

[PotionChoice]
1. The healing potion. -> BuyHealing
2. Night vision sounds useful. -> BuyNightVision
3. Liquid courage—I might need that. -> BuyCourage
4. One of each. -> BuyAll
5. I'll pass on potions. -> ShopChoice

[BuyHealing]
Narrator: A red vial joins your pack. Better than dying. -> ShopChoice

[BuyNightVision]
Narrator: A blue vial. The darkness won't hide dangers from you now. -> ShopChoice

[BuyCourage]
Narrator: A golden vial. For when fear is the enemy. -> ShopChoice

[BuyAll]
Merchant: Big spender! 60 gold for the lot. -> BuyAllDeal

[BuyAllDeal]
1. Worth it. -> AllPotionsBought
2. Just the healing potion then. -> BuyHealing

[AllPotionsBought]
Narrator: Your pack clinks with vials. You feel prepared. -> QuestChoice

[StrangerMoreInfo]
Stranger: Back so soon? Afraid? -> StrangerReturn

[StrangerReturn]
1. Cautious, not afraid. -> StrangerRespect
2. Tell me more about the guardians. -> GuardianInfo
3. What's really up there? -> StrangerTruth

[StrangerRespect]
Stranger: Wisdom. Most charge in blindly. Ask your questions. -> StrangerQuestions

[StrangerQuestions]
1. How did you get a map? -> StrangerOrigin
2. Have you been there yourself? -> StrangerPast
3. I'm ready now. -> JourneyBegin

[StrangerOrigin]
Stranger: I... found it. On someone who no longer needed it. -> StrangerDark

[StrangerDark]
1. You killed them? -> StrangerAccuse
2. They died on the mountain? -> StrangerClarity
3. I don't want to know. -> StrangerQuestions

[StrangerAccuse]
Stranger: Would it matter? They're dead. The map lives on. As might you. -> StrangerQuestions

[StrangerClarity]
Stranger: The mountain took them. I merely... recovered what was left. -> StrangerQuestions

[StrangerPast]
Stranger: Once. Long ago. I left something there. Something I can never retrieve. -> StrangerRegret

[StrangerRegret]
1. What did you leave? -> StrangerSecret
2. I'm sorry. -> StrangerQuestions
3. [Insight] You lost someone, didn't you? -> StrangerVulnerable

[StrangerSecret]
Stranger: My name. The mountain takes something from everyone. -> StrangerWarningFinal

[StrangerVulnerable]
Stranger: ...Her name was Elena. She heard the whispers and... walked off the cliff. Smiling. -> StrangerGrief

[StrangerGrief]
1. I'll be careful. -> StrangerBlessing
2. Maybe the blade can bring her back? -> StrangerHope
3. Some things are worth the risk. -> StrangerBlessing

[StrangerHope]
Stranger: The legends say it can cut anything. Even death. But legends lie. -> StrangerBlessing

[StrangerBlessing]
Stranger: Go then. And may you find what you seek... without losing what you have. -> JourneyBegin

[StrangerWarningFinal]
Stranger: Guard your identity. The mountain will try to take it. -> JourneyBegin

[StrangerTruth]
Stranger: Power. Madness. Death. And one blade that can end wars or start them. -> StrangerQuestions

[RecruitChoice]
Narrator: Who might join your quest? -> RecruitOptions

[RecruitOptions]
1. The stranger seems capable. -> RecruitStranger
2. The merchant knows the gear. -> RecruitMerchant
3. Perhaps the barkeep has contacts. -> RecruitBarkeep
4. I work better alone. -> JourneyBegin

[RecruitStranger]
Stranger: Join you? I gave up adventuring when Elena... No. But I'll wait here. If you return, drinks are on me. -> RecruitFail

[RecruitFail]
Narrator: Your party remains at one. Perhaps for the best. -> JourneyBegin

[RecruitMerchant]
Merchant: Me? Climb a mountain? Ha! I'll sell you supplies, but I like living too much. -> RecruitFail

[RecruitBarkeep]
Barkeep: I know a sellsword who comes through sometimes. Name's Kira. She's... intense. -> KiraIntro

[KiraIntro]
1. Where can I find her? -> KiraLocation
2. What's her rate? -> KiraRate
3. Intense how? -> KiraWarning

[KiraLocation]
Barkeep: She's in the back room. Blue cloak, two swords. Can't miss her. -> KiraMeet

[KiraRate]
Barkeep: She negotiates. Bring coin and patience. -> KiraMeet

[KiraWarning]
Barkeep: She's never failed a contract. But she's got... rules. Strange ones. Don't break them. -> KiraMeet

[KiraMeet]
Narrator: You find Kira sharpening her blade in the dim light. -> KiraApproach

[KiraApproach]
Kira: State your business. I don't do small talk. -> KiraOffer

[KiraOffer]
1. I need a sword for a mountain expedition. -> KiraJob
2. [Flattery] Your reputation precedes you. -> KiraFlattery
3. How much to keep me alive? -> KiraDirect

[KiraJob]
Kira: Mountain? Which one? -> KiraWhich

[KiraWhich]
Kira: Mount Sorrow? -> KiraSorrow

[KiraSorrow]
1. You've heard of it. -> KiraKnows
2. Is that a problem? -> KiraConcern
3. The same. Will you come? -> KiraDecision

[KiraKnows]
Kira: Everyone's heard of it. Not everyone's stupid enough to go. -> KiraConcern

[KiraConcern]
Kira: Problem? It's suicide. But the pay would need to match. -> KiraPrice

[KiraPrice]
1. Name your price. -> KiraNaming
2. [Persuade] Think of the glory. -> KiraGlory
3. Forget it, you're too expensive. -> RecruitFail

[KiraNaming]
Kira: 200 gold. Half now, half when we're done. If we survive, you owe me a story. -> KiraDeal

[KiraDeal]
1. Deal. -> KiraJoins
2. [Haggle] 150. -> KiraHaggle
3. Too steep. -> RecruitFail

[KiraJoins]
Kira: Then we leave at dawn. Don't be late. I won't wait. -> PartyFormed

[KiraHaggle]
Kira: 175. And you carry the supplies. -> KiraHaggleFinal

[KiraHaggleFinal]
1. Agreed. -> KiraJoins
2. Fine, 200 it is. -> KiraJoins
3. I'll go alone. -> RecruitFail

[KiraGlory]
Kira: Glory doesn't pay for food. But... the Crimson Blade is legendary. 150 gold. -> KiraDeal

[KiraFlattery]
Kira: Flattery is cheap. What do you want? -> KiraJob

[KiraDirect]
Kira: Depends on the threat. Mount Sorrow? That's 200 gold minimum. -> KiraDeal

[KiraDecision]
Kira: If you're going to Sorrow, you'll need me. 200 gold. Take it or leave it. -> KiraDeal

[PartyFormed]
Narrator: With Kira at your side, the odds feel slightly less suicidal. -> JourneyBegin

[MerchantApproach]
Merchant: Ah, a customer perhaps? Or just looking for company? -> MerchantGreet

[MerchantGreet]
1. What are you selling? -> MerchantShop
2. You look worried. What's wrong? -> MerchantTrouble
3. [Examine] What's in that heavy pouch? -> MerchantSuspicious

[MerchantTrouble]
Merchant: It's nothing. Just... debts. Powerful people. You know how it is. -> MerchantDebt

[MerchantDebt]
1. How much do you owe? -> MerchantAmount
2. Who's after you? -> MerchantCreditor
3. Not my problem. -> TavernChoice

[MerchantAmount]
Merchant: 500 gold. By month's end, or... -> MerchantThreat

[MerchantThreat]
1. I could help. For a price. -> MerchantHelp
2. [Intimidate] Pay me and I'll make the problem disappear. -> MerchantHit
3. Sounds dangerous. Good luck. -> TavernChoice

[MerchantHelp]
Merchant: What kind of price? -> MerchantBargain

[MerchantBargain]
1. Your entire inventory. -> MerchantDeal
2. Information about Mount Sorrow. -> MerchantInfoDeal
3. A partnership. 50/50 on profits. -> MerchantPartner

[MerchantDeal]
Merchant: Everything? I... alright. Save me and it's yours. -> MerchantAllied

[MerchantInfoDeal]
Merchant: Information? I know expeditions. Gear lists. Who came back. It's yours if you help. -> MerchantAllied

[MerchantPartner]
Merchant: A partner? That's... actually fair. You help with this, and we split future profits. Deal? -> MerchantAllied

[MerchantAllied]
Narrator: You've gained a potential ally—or liability. Time will tell. -> TavernChoice

[MerchantHit]
Merchant: You're... offering to kill them? That's dark. But effective. 100 gold if you do. -> HitChoice

[HitChoice]
1. Consider it done. -> HitAccepted
2. [Morality] No, I was joking. -> TavernChoice
3. Make it 200. -> HitNegotiate

[HitAccepted]
Narrator: You've accepted a contract to kill. This will have consequences. -> MerchantAllied

[HitNegotiate]
Merchant: 150. That's all I have left. -> HitFinal

[HitFinal]
1. Fine. 150. -> HitAccepted
2. Too low. Find someone else. -> TavernChoice

[MerchantCreditor]
Merchant: A guild. The Black Ledger. They don't forgive debts. -> MerchantAmount

[MerchantSuspicious]
Merchant: It's just gold! Honestly earned! Why would you—are you with THEM?! -> MerchantPanic

[MerchantPanic]
1. [Calm] Easy, I'm not with anyone. -> MerchantCalm
2. Maybe I am. Maybe I'm not. -> MerchantTerror
3. [Bluff] The Black Ledger sends their regards. -> MerchantTerror

[MerchantTerror]
Merchant: Please! I can pay! I just need more time! -> MerchantBeg

[MerchantBeg]
1. [Mercy] Relax, I'm messing with you. -> MerchantRelief
2. Then the information you have is mine. -> MerchantBribed
3. [Evil] Time's up. -> MerchantFate

[MerchantRelief]
Merchant: Oh thank the gods. You nearly gave me a heart attack. Drinks on me. -> MerchantFriendly

[MerchantBribed]
Merchant: Anything! Ask and it's yours! -> MerchantInfoDeal

[MerchantFate]
Narrator: The merchant's scream is cut short. The tavern falls silent. -> BarFight

[MerchantFriendly]
Merchant: You're alright, friend. Let me know if you need gear or trade contacts. -> TavernChoice

[BarkeepApproach]
Barkeep: What'll it be? Ale, wine, or something stronger? -> DrinkChoice

[DrinkChoice]
1. Ale. -> DrinkAle
2. Wine. -> DrinkWine
3. Something stronger. -> DrinkStrong
4. Information. -> BarkeepInfo

[DrinkAle]
Barkeep: Classic choice. 2 copper. -> DrinkServed

[DrinkWine]
Barkeep: From the southern vineyards. 5 copper. -> DrinkServed

[DrinkStrong]
Barkeep: Dwarven Fire. You sure? It's knocked out knights. -> StrongConfirm

[StrongConfirm]
1. [Constitution] I can handle it. -> DrinkServed
2. Maybe just ale. -> DrinkAle
3. Give me a double. -> DrinkDouble

[DrinkDouble]
Barkeep: Your funeral. -> DrinkPassed

[DrinkPassed]
Narrator: The world spins. Then goes dark. You wake up in an alley, missing 50 gold. -> RobbedWake

[RobbedWake]
1. [Rage] WHO TOOK MY GOLD?! -> AlleyRage
2. Check your belongings. -> AlleyCheck
3. [Calm] Assess the situation. -> AlleyCalm

[AlleyRage]
Narrator: Your shout echoes. A rat scurries away. No answers come. -> AlleyCheck

[AlleyCheck]
Narrator: Your pack is intact. The map is still there. But your coin pouch is lighter. -> TavernReturn

[AlleyCalm]
Narrator: You take stock. Gold gone, but otherwise unharmed. Could be worse. -> TavernReturn

[TavernReturn]
Narrator: You stumble back to the tavern. The barkeep smirks. -> BarkeepSmirk

[BarkeepSmirk]
1. You let someone rob me! -> BarkeepAccuse
2. [Humor] I'll have what I had. -> BarkeepLaugh
3. Never again. -> TavernChoice

[BarkeepAccuse]
Barkeep: I told you Dwarven Fire knocks out knights. Not my fault you didn't listen. -> TavernChoice

[BarkeepLaugh]
Barkeep: Ha! You've got spirit. This one's on the house. -> DrinkServed

[DrinkServed]
Narrator: The drink warms your belly. The world feels slightly better. -> TavernChoice

[BarkeepBribe]
Barkeep: Information costs. 20 gold and I'll tell you what I know about the castle nearby. -> BarkeepDeal

[StrangerHostile]
Stranger: You've made a dangerous enemy today. -> StrangerChoice

[StrangerChoice]
1. [Fight] Then let's end this now. -> StrangerFight
2. [Apologize] I meant no offense! -> StrangerCalm
3. [Flee] Run for the door! -> TavernExit

[StrangerFight]
Narrator: Blades flash. The stranger is fast—too fast. -> StrangerBattle

[StrangerBattle]
1. [Attack] Press the advantage. -> StrangerWound
2. [Defend] Focus on survival. -> StrangerStalemate
3. [Yield] I surrender! -> StrangerMercy

[StrangerWound]
Narrator: You land a cut, but so does she. Blood drips from both of you. -> StrangerStalemate

[StrangerStalemate]
Stranger: Enough. You fight well. Perhaps we started poorly. -> StrangerTruce

[StrangerTruce]
1. Agreed. Start over? -> StrangerGreet
2. I don't trust you. -> TavernExit
3. [Suspicious] Why the sudden change? -> StrangerExplain

[StrangerExplain]
Stranger: I test potential allies. You passed. -> StrangerGreet

[StrangerMercy]
Stranger: Coward. But at least you're smart. Leave my sight. -> TavernChoice

[StrangerCalm]
Stranger: Words are wind. But I'll give you one chance. Explain yourself. -> StrangerExplain2

[StrangerExplain2]
1. I was curious about the note. -> StrangerNote
2. I'm seeking the Crimson Blade. -> CrimsonQuestStart
3. [Lie] I thought you were someone else. -> StrangerLie

[StrangerNote]
Stranger: The note is none of your concern. But since you're bold... -> StrangerGreet

[StrangerLie]
Stranger: [Narrows eyes] You're lying. But I appreciate the attempt. -> StrangerGreet

[StrangerReveal]
Stranger: Perceptive. I was once known as the Shadow of Eloria. Now I am no one. -> StrangerIdentity

[StrangerIdentity]
1. The assassin?! -> StrangerFamous
2. What are you doing here? -> StrangerPurpose
3. I've never heard of you. -> StrangerOffended

[StrangerFamous]
Stranger: Former. Retired. Mostly. -> StrangerGreet

[StrangerPurpose]
Stranger: Waiting. For someone like you, perhaps. -> StrangerGreet

[StrangerOffended]
Stranger: Good. That means I did my job well. -> StrangerGreet

[WorkOffer]
Stranger: Work? I have a task. Dangerous. Well-paid. Interested? -> WorkChoice

[WorkChoice]
1. What's the job? -> WorkDetails
2. How dangerous? -> WorkRisk
3. How much? -> WorkPay

[WorkDetails]
Stranger: Retrieve an item from the old crypt. A ring. Don't ask what it does. -> WorkAccept

[WorkRisk]
Stranger: Undead. Traps. The usual. -> WorkDetails

[WorkPay]
Stranger: 100 gold on completion. More if you're fast. -> WorkAccept

[WorkAccept]
1. I'll do it. -> SideQuestAccepted
2. I need more information. -> WorkDetails
3. I have other priorities. -> StrangerGreet

[SideQuestAccepted]
Stranger: Good. Come back when it's done. Don't die. -> TavernChoice

[BarFight]
Narrator: Tables overturn! The tavern erupts into chaos! -> BarFightChoice

[BarFightChoice]
1. [Fight] Join the brawl! -> BarFightWin
2. [Flee] Slip out the back! -> TavernExit
3. [Hide] Duck under a table! -> BarFightHide

[BarFightWin]
Narrator: Fists fly. You emerge victorious, bruised but alive. -> BarFightAfter

[BarFightHide]
Narrator: Chaos swirls above as you wait it out. Eventually, calm returns. -> BarFightAfter

[BarFightAfter]
Barkeep: OUT! All of you! I'm closing early! -> TavernExit

[TavernExit]
Narrator: The cool night air greets you. The adventure continues... elsewhere. -> End

[JourneyBegin]
Narrator: The mountain looms in the distance. Your destiny awaits. -> End