Rebellion's Written Souls
Unlocking Victory
You and the rogue journey through the hushed castle halls. The stone is cold under your feet, and the flickering torches cast dancing shadows on the walls. The rogue's hands are firm and steady on the grand doors. Suddenly, he pulls out a set of keys. They're the keys to the castle, the same ones you both took from the ruler's chambers. Your heart beats faster. You're so close!
The rogue opens the door, and you step into the ruler's bedrooms. The room is dark except for a single lamp on a wooden desk. Papers are piled high, and a quilted bed is against one corner. The rogue ventures forward, straightening papers and peeking under the quilt. You hold your breath and follow, hoping the rogue finds something that can help the rebellion.
Finally, the rogue holds up a sheet of paper, a grand smile on his face. He shows you the sketch on the paper. It's a map of the castle's defenses. Your heart sings - being brave has paid off! Now, the rebellion has a real hope of getting through the castle and to the ruler. Suddenly, you start to believe that you can actually peel away the ruler's layers and find out why she’s so mean, maybe even find the nice ruler inside, the one she used to be.
As the both of you slide the keys back into your pockets and exit the way you came, there’s a new feeling in the air. You clawed your way into the belly of the beast and got out without attracting the scary army’s attention. The book’s characters are beaming at you from each page. You’ve done good, very good, the whisper-y voices in the book say. There’s a new song on their magical tongues – the song of victory!