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After a fitful, restless night of sleep, you awake to find yourself in the center of a massive labyrinth. You’re surrounded on all sides by towering trees, trapped in a beautiful but treacherous forest. It appears that you have become lost in the Verdant Grove, and your only hope to escape is to befriend one of the maze’s magical denizens. Will you find your way through the labyrinth? Or will you be doomed to wander its leafy paths for eternity?

As you make your way through the forest, a sudden alarmed cry pierces the silence. You glance down to find the source of the noise, only to find a small, blue creature hidden amongst the dead leaves. Your foot is mere inches from crushing her, and with a sheepish look you offer her an apology. She happily accepts and tells you her name is Kinrui. After telling her that you’re hopelessly lost, she offers to lead you to the exit.

Things seem to be going well as Kinrui tells you about the life and culture of the Mushroom People. She explains that her brother is a proud warrior, well-respected by the entirety of the populace. You quip that he sounds like a “fun guy” -- unfortunately, this seems to go over like a lead balloon. Kinrui gives you a withering glare, her mouth turned down into a furious pout. “How dare you! The Mushroom People are proud, and we don’t tolerate puns!” she squeaks, before leaping off your shoulder on to a nearby branch and disappearing. It seems she’s abandoned you to be lost in the Verdant Grove forever...