Chapter 1: Consult the Shaman

You decide to seek guidance from the old shaman who lives deep in the forest. The journey is arduous, with twisting paths and the constant sound of whispers carried by the wind. Finally, you arrive at a clearing illuminated by flickering firelight. The shaman, cloaked in layers of woven fabric, sits cross-legged, eyes closed, humming a deep, resonant melody.

“Ah, seeker. You carry the compass of the unseen. You must choose how to interpret its call. Sit with me and listen,” the shaman says, gesturing to the fire.

A shaman sitting by the fire in the forest

What do you do?

Sit by the fire and meditate with the shaman. Accept the shaman’s offer to perform a ritual. Thank the shaman and follow the compass again.