Chapter 1: The Threshold of Perception

The compass glows, leading you into a mist-shrouded forest where reality begins to melt. Trees morph into pulsating, breathing entities. You encounter a glowing alien being with shimmering skin of liquid light.

“You stand at the threshold. Choose your tool for the journey,” it says.
Alien being with liquid light skin

What do you choose?

A vial of iridescent liquid A ceremonial drum A crystalline dagger