Phlebotinum

Phlebotinum Example Walkthrough

With apologies to Carson McCullers.

You are in a meadow.

You see a tree, a rock, and a cloud.

You see a grassy path to the south.

> i

You are holding the photograph.

> x photo

OK.

A photo of your wife, but her face is blurred.

> where is my wife

Your wife is in one of your memories.

> s

OK.

You are in a barn.

You see a child.

You see the grassy path to the north.

> show photo to child

OK.

"Aw, you must love 'er."

> ask the child "where is my wife"

OK.

They respond, "I don't know."

> love my wife

OK.

Too many fears well up.  Maybe start with simple objects?

> n

OK.

You are in the meadow.

You see the tree, the rock, and the cloud.

You see the grassy path to the south.

> love the cloud

OK.

You try, but it's so far away; maybe you should attempt something closer?

> love the tree

OK.

The leaves blush gold in the sunlight.

> love the rock

OK.

The rock seems to soften for a moment.

> love the cloud

OK.

The cloud gives a silvery shimmer.

By its light, you notice a faint trail leading east.

> e

OK.

You are in a daze.

You realize you've learned everything you need to continue your search...

FINIS