Welcome to Gaia! ::

Your student has finally reached the path's destination, it's up to you whether or not they take part in the next stage. But not going through it will affect their ability to participate in the final chapters of Part 1.

Play Rules and Info:

Think of this as a bit of a cyoa game ~

- please state your student's HP when you enter
- there are 3 stages (+ entrance)
- each full stage will give you a choice and 12 hours for you character to make that choice
- unfortunate choices or not posting will lead to the loss of HP
- you only need to post once, with your student ICly making their choice IN BOLD.
- but please don't feel you have to stop there, and continue to rp using the area descriptions provided!
- you can break off into PRPs within this area as well, but please include "LIGHTHOUSE" in the title
- at the end of each stage, the results of your choices will be revealed and your student will be able to move on

Running up, down, or just floating about in the air, this situation was the definition of futility lightened only by the curiosity and investigation attempts of the group. As with the fog, time seemed to be moving a bit differently within the tower. It may have been hours, or perhaps only a few minutes since they entered, but eventually a clear crisp voice asked, "Do you still refuse to kneel?"

And suddenly those floating in the air found themselves flying, up-up-up and straight into a hard surface. The ceiling? Those running up the stairs were abruptly stumbling over the top step (and each other) just in time to see gravity once more come into effect. It seems falling was a pretty common ailment here, and considering how high up they were now, this was a fairly unfortunate trend.

- stairs: the pile up at the top caused a number of sore and bruised limbs costing 1 hp
- float: hitting the ceiling and then the floor? Had to hurt, and it cost you 3 hp
- no choice -4 hp

The hooded figure before you looks distinctly unapologetic. "Both determined and relatively in one piece. The team work makes an excellent bonus as well. Congratulations, I can make use of you."

Well you've managed to make it into the lighthouse. those who went through the basement had to use a bit of elbow grease and try not breath too deeply, but eventually managed to make it up to the main floor. Just in time to see the students in the attic fall through the floor, right onto the people already there. But never let it be said that good can't come of tragedy, as a wall suddenly began turning, revealing the inside of the tower beyond it. Apparently the clatter and commotion triggered the mechanism of a hidden door. A piece of paper drops down.

- the attic: the fall was pretty jarring, but fortunately, you fell on something comfortable (-1hp)
- the window: that had to hurt (-2 hp)
- the basement: your effort paid off in no damage and a memorable visual
- did not choose: -3hp

As you enter, you look up to see the cloaked figure from before, silently looking down on you from the top of the stairs. It's GO TIME. Except...as you run, walk or skip up- those stairs....you seem to be getting no closer...you look down and...you don't see the bottom. After awhile you notice one of your companions climbing the stairs...right beneath you in a way that should not be possible without magic or gravity abilities. Or are they? Suddenly you look back up to find the top of the building is missing as well, the stairs just go on forever in either direction, and your not so sure which way is up or down anymore. Looking out the windows just shows you grey upon grey, and proves no help at all.

Your Choices

You choose to continue climbing, this...whatever it is has to give out at some point...right?!

You jump off.
And find yourself floating the air.

Upon inspecting the outside of the lighthouse, it becomes apparent that the only way into the tower, is through the small keepers house at the bottom. If only it's door was open. Or at least weak enough to give into persistent battering. As the door stands firm, it appears you'll have to take matters into your own hands.

Your Choices

Enter from above
A ladder leans against the side of the house, too small to reach the rails and windows of the lighthouse but perfect for reaching the open attic window above you. The attic itself is a kingdom of dust, boxes, and rotten wood. There's no visible door to the lower level, so it looks like you have some cleaning to do.

Enter from below
On the ground beside the house, you notice a set of heavy storm doors with a (happily) broken lock. Was your luck finally in? As you step down the basement stairs, the first thing that hits you is the smell of rotten food, the second thing? Quiet, persistent white noise. Something that looks similar to an old skelevisionbut not quiet. There's something cold and just plain unmagical about the device. Not to mention the reception was obviously crap. The small room is less of a regular storage area and more of a shelter of sorts. It has a small bed (stripped to its springs,) piles of canned goods (all expired,) and jugs of water (long since leaked out.) Unfortunately this isn't really your lucky day, because while there's a ladder leading up to the upper floor of the house? The wheel to open the door is rusted and stiff. Gonna take some work to get that thing open.

Enter from window.
You don't want to bother with above or below, you've decide to make your own door! Right through the kitchen window, and nevermind the glass. The interior of the house has seen better days. What's not covered in mold and mildew is faded beyond all hope. A few broken pieces of furniture are here and there, mostly in the corners. The kitchen seems to be lacking something, though, and looking at the front of the house, you discover the reason for the firmly closed door: someone had hauled the refrigerator in front of it. Checking inside of it, you find no useful health items and a single sheet of paper.

You have reached the lighthouse.

Approach the lighthouse?