The Story

Elma blinks "Okay." She says hesitantly. This was not something she had expected. It might take her some time to come to terms with what's happening.

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You make your way down into the tunnel on this side of the bridge and, just as Elma told you, you come to a junction that splits off into 3 directions. After doing a little bit of scouting you gather the following information about the tunnels.

Tunnel 1 has a surprisingly smooth wall texture. It doesn't seem like it was naturally formed by water flow. There is no distinct smell and it goes down hill slightly.

Tunnel 2 also goes slightly downward and a few meters into it you can find mushrooms and cave moss growing along the walls. It smells damp, like a wet cellar.

Tunnel 3 has an upward trajectory and doesn't show any specific signs. It looks very similar to what you've already been traversing before. However, a somewhat unpleasant smell wafts through every now and then. It reminds you of rotting hay and moldy cloth.

Which way do you go?

"My name is Turo. I honestly don't know where I'm going." The barkeep tells you. "When I heard the threat of the cannoneer, I knew I had to get out of there as fast as possible. One time, a servant of mine fell into the shitter by accident. I never saw that boy again, but I knew it was my only chance. So I grabbed what I could and jumped. To my surprise Elma was right there. She said she knew a way out, but we've been walking for so long, I'm starting to doubt her."

Elma just looks at you and nods. She's still not saying much.