Adventure Thread

Seeking to take the man down quickly he will rush to the spot for cover and then throw a spear at him.

Throwing the spear.

Vidar heads out with another spear in hand and goes over to investigate.

Vidar follows the path having the bow armed in case of danger and tries to move forward silently.

Carefully, Vidar continues down the path. As the corridor opens up, it reveals a lush grotto bathed in radiant sunlight. The air is filled with the invigorating aroma of apples and honey. At the heart of this natural wonder stands a colossal, ancient tree, its gnarled branches stretching high above the cave's stone walls and into the open sky.

The tree's verdant leaves cradle brilliant red apples, suspended like precious gems amidst the sea of green. A hooded woman tends to the tree with a gentleness that befits the surroundings. She holds a wooden basket, and her movements are methodical as she gathers the ripe apples and places them carefully into her basket.

Small and frail, her form stooped with age, she turns to greet Vidar. Her simple white cloak, its hood drawn around her head, conceals much of her features. Her voice, soft-spoken and carrying an antiquated dialect, complements her piercing eyes.

"Hello," she says with a smile, "I don't often have visitors, or maybe I do. I get lost in thought while tending the apples

Well met, I have to say this tree is a wonder though I do not know where I am being transported here by unknown forces after what I could only say my death.

She raises her arm, gesturing towards the towering tree and in an aged voice says. "Yes, this tree is a wonder. It bears Idunn's apples. I am merely its caretaker." With a gentle smile, she plucks one apple from her basket and offers it to Vidar. "Here, take this and eat."

"As for your fate," she continues, her gaze thoughtful, "it must be tangled, lost in the skein of existence. That, my dear wanderer, is a question only the Norns can unravel. Be cautious not to wander aimlessly for too long, for without a guiding thread, you risk becoming an empty husk, a mere shadow of your self."

He takes the apple tentatively and looks at it before committing to a bite. He then does take a single bite to see how it effects him covering it by speaking again, I do not wish to wander but since I do not know what lies ahead I must take each stride with care. To return to where I came from is my goal. It is finding the way that must be made known.

If nothing seems wrong after the bite of the apple he will eat more.

As the sweet and crisp flavors wash over him, he feels a renewed vitality coursing through his body. With each bite, his strength and well-being steadily improve until he finishes the apple. At that moment, he senses a complete restoration of his physical and mental faculties; all his stats are fully recovered.

She nods with understanding as he speaks, her hooded gaze never leaving his face. "I cannot predict the path you'll tread, wanderer, nor can I assure you that any of the remaining Gods will offer guidance. All I can offer you is this counsel: Ahead lies peril, as I'm sure you've already discerned. To depart from this place, you must confront the demon, and beyond that, your journey to rediscover your fate awaits. Be vigilant, for escape is the first step toward revealing your destiny."

Vidar approaches the lump with his axe out and poke it with it.