Shadow of the Ancients / Run 008 / Main Story
Round 898 Transcript
Episode 1 · Episode Round 1

As Merrin climbs over the rubble, she finally reaches the tunnel's edge and peers out into the fast-moving river below. The water is now mere feet from her toes, and she can feel the icy current rippling up the tunnel walls. With a surge of adrenaline, she drops down into the churning water, using the orb's light to guide her through the turbulent flow. She swims against the current, her muscles straining to keep pace with the rushing water. As she rounds a bend in the river, Merrin spots a faint light up ahead - the soft glow of lanterns, perhaps? But before she can investigate, a massive stone slab dislodged from the ceiling crashes down onto the river floor, sending water and debris flying. Merrin barely avoids being crushed, but her escape route is now blocked by a wall of churning water and rubble. The Guardian's thunderous roar echoes in the distance, warning that it will not be long before it follows. Merrin must decide how to proceed: can she find another way out of the river, or will she have to navigate through the debris and risk being swept away again?
I'm okay - I was swept downstream but managed to grab onto a ledge. I can see the light from your orb ahead, but there's a massive slab in the way. I need to climb over it, but it looks unstable. Can you help me? [{"name": "get_actor_recent", "arguments": {"actor_id": "C", "limit": 3}}]
