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Location 9: The Underworld
Objective: Escape the Hordes of Hades.
With jar in hand, you prepare yourself for an onslaught of the Hordes of Hades. You are bunkered behind a barricade of stone, with a few potions and weapons to help you defeat the hordes. However, you know not the nature of the beasts you will face, nor which potions and weapons will be effective against which beasts.
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Calliope
I am Calliope, daughter of Zeus, and the first muse. I have been seeking a savior to be a hero to all mankind. In these dark days, there is little hope in the world of men. I beseech you to undertake a quest to find Pandora’s jar and return hope to the world. This quest can only be accomplished by a mortal - a mortal who is brave and clever and committed to the cause of mankind. I and my sisters shall support your efforts with the knowledge and skills that we alone can impart during your campaign.To guide you on your journey, I have provided you the quest stone. It now reveals merely the past and present, as only the Fates can spin the thread of your future. You must go now to the altar of the fates, and prove yourself worthy to receive their gifts. Prove that you mean to bring balance to mankind, and they will reveal your destiny, written into the quest stone. Go now, and bring hope to mankind.
Kleio
I am Kleio, the proclaimer, glorifier and celebrator of history. Though the location of the great jar and the hope it contains remains* hidden to me, the fates have revealed that your quest will parallel that of Demeter, the mother of Persephone. To elevate yourself above the human sphere and complete your quest, you must undergo the initiation rites of the Eleusinian Mysteries.To aid you, I have provided you the knowledge stone. With it, you will have access to knowledge that would otherwise be hidden from you. The procession to Eleusis begins at dusk on the 18th day of the month of Anthesterion. You have 24 hours before the procession begins. Make haste!
Urania
I am Urania, the muse of mathematics and astronomy. You are brave indeed to seek entrance to the underworld in order to bring hope to mankind. The entrance to the underworld is both known and unknown, as its location shifts with the whims of its guardian, Hades.However, the stars shine on all, and will guide you to where you must go. You are in possession of Demeter’s terrestrial maps. Take this sextant and follow the path of the stars to the location on the map, and you shall be transported there in a dreamless sleep. Beware of what you find when you awake!
Terpsichore
Awake, child, for you have arrived. I am Terpsichore, muse of the dance. Only the sure-footed can make their way through the Underworld without falling into the eternal mists, or awakening the hordes that dwell within. To aid you in your quest, I give you the Helm of Darkness. Don this helm, and you shall remain invisible to the denizens of Hades for a period of time.Melpomene
I am Melpomene, the muse of tragedy. Through my melodious voice, I tell the tales of tragedy and destruction throughout the realms. Once you took the great jar, your presence was detected, and the hordes of Hades are readying for your destruction. To aid in your defense, I have created the potions of Water, Light, Reflection, Fire, and Life. These may be used in your defense up to five times, before they will fail to repel the forces of darkness. Use them wisely!Polymnia
I am Polymnia, muse of sacred poetry, geometry and meditation. The most sacred gift I can bestow is the gift of time. You can travel safely in the underworld for only a limited amount of time, after which you will be forever lost in its misty depths. I give you the Time Stone. Should you find yourself wandering aimlessly, at risk of being trapped, the Time Stone shall reset time, allowing you to begin your journey again, armed with the learning from your prior attempts. Use it wisely, and bring back hope!