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<div class="row"> <div class="column"> “Ah! A traveller! Here at the Toothless Dragon tavern, we’ll make you feel right at home. What brings you to these parts?”<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_start.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > "My business is my own, barkeep.”->A1]] [[A: > "Adventuring, of course!"->A2]] [[D: > “The Toothless Dragon? What’s that name for?”->A3]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Certainly, certainly. I did not intend to pry. These are dangerous lands, after all... Forgive an old tavern keeper?”<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_A1.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > "You should know better than to pry in dangerous lands.”->B]] [[A: > "No harm done."->B2]] [[D: > “Dangerous lands, you say?”->B3]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> “Adventure! Yes, we have seen people like you here, before, called to the mighty Ragcliffe coast. You're here for the dragon, then?”<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_A2.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > "No, anything but the dragon!”->B4]] [[A: > "Indeed, the dragon!"->B5]] [[D: > “Can you tell me more about the other adventurers?”->B6]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> “Oh, the cliffs around the beach are lousy with teethless dragons. Geographic isolation, all that. Or, they’re not actually toothless, it’s more that… Ahem, here I’m running my mouth again…”<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_A3.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “You sure are chatty.”->B7]] [[A: > “Oh, do go on!”->B8]] [[D: > “The beach? Can you tell me more?”->B9]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Mmm, yes, dangerous. There's dragons, brigands, harpies and disease-ridden mosquitoes a-plenty, poisonous shrubs, tempestuous spontaneous hail storms, quicksand and even a few old ghouls in the old abandoned mill," the tavern keeper lists. "Now, what will you have to eat? Something dangerous, eh?"<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B3.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “Pfft. Those sound like minor inconveniences.”->7]] [[A: > “Dangerous is my middle name!”->8]] [[D: > “How about whatever ghouls eat?”->9]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "That's a relief to hear. You wouldn't believe the tempers of some of 'em hunters we get around here... Especially in the spring... What would you like to eat? Chili's been stewing a good hour. Would you like a bowl?"<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B2.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “I would rather have some fries and gravy.”->4]] [[A: > “Chili con carne, my favorite!”->5]] [[D: > “Hmm... Have you ever heard of the miracle of mac'n cheese?”->6]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Please... You think you're the meanest troll to waltz into my tavern? Now, what can I get 'ya?"<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B1.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “Your head on a plate, insufferable fool.”->1]] [[A: > “Even trolls need sustenance. Meat. Raw.”->2]] [[D: > “Huh. I wouldn't call it waltz, foxtrot is more accurate...”->3]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "We don't get many folks around these parts," the tavern keeper apologizes, visibly holding back more words. "What would you like to eat? There's lamb cutlets, and fish soup." <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B7.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “Neither.”->19]] [[A: > “The lamb sounds excellent!”->20]] [[D: > “As long as it's warming, whichever is good.”->21]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Well, you see, we're quite isolated here, both critters and folks! Some might even call us a little, hahhaa, strange... Come to think of it, would you like to try one of our local specialties?"<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B8.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “I really don't care for local flavor. Fetch me bread and cheese.”->22]] [[A: > “Bring on the... 'Sally's Summer Soup'!”->23]] [[D: > “Hmm... How about your favorite meal?”->24]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> “About the beach! Well, indeed! It’s where we source all our kelp and crustaceans...Say, would you like to order? The crayfish are particularly fresh.”<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B9.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “No, give me the opposite of crayfish! Like… broccoli?”->25]] [[A: > “One order of crayfish, please!”->26]] [[D: > “Hmm… Surprise me!”->27]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper laughs, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of steamed broccoli. Delicious!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_25.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper nods at you and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a bucket of red crayfish. Delicious!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_26.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper winks at you and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive your inner fillet and mash. Delicious!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_27.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "You city folks certainly know what you want," the tavern keeper says, eyeing your purse, then disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a platter of cheeses and stale bread. <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_22.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "An adventurer indeed!" The tavern keeper winks at you, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a bowl of broccoli-and-leek soup with croutons. Delicious!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_23.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Ah, a traveller of my own heart. You will love this..." The tavern keeper beams at you, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of spiced carrot cake. Delicious!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_24.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Well. That's helpful," the tavern keeper says, then disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of what looks like red beet stew with a dollop of sour cream. Hmm. <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_19.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper nods at you and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a steaming plate of lamb cutlets and grains. Delicious! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_20.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Well, since you ask... the soup is actually... warmer," the tavern keeper says, scratching their chin, then disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a bowl of hot fish soup. Delicious! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_21.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> “Oh! Oh no, you're not one of those Wyvern Warden Warriors, are you? We don't like them around here... Freeing dragons...” The tavern keeper spits into a bucket.<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B4.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > "And so what if I am? One of the WWW, I mean.”->10]] [[A: > "Oh, not at all, I'm simply in the mood for leek pie tonight."->11]] [[D: > “Do you have pancakes?”->12]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Well, if you're here for the dragon, then you're in luck! We have some prime toothless dragon meat tonight, courtesy of the previous adventurer party!"<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B5.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “What?! I don't want to eat dragons!”->13]] [[A: > “One bowl of dragon Dragonof!”->14]] [[D: > “Hmm... can you make a dragon galbi?”->15]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Oh, they come and they go... You're a little early in the year, now I think of it. It's egg season. How do you want yours?" <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_B6.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Make a choice: [[R: > “I'd rather eat a boot, than eggs.”->16]] [[A: > “Scrambled on toast, please.”->17]] [[D: > “Anywhere but on my face!”->18]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper shrugs, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of plain rice, a single fried chicken breast, and a small pitcher of curry gravy. At least you hope it's a chicken breast... <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_13.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper rubs his hands, and disappears into the kitchens. Minutes later, you receive a plate of dragon dragonof and turnip mash, a pickle on the side. Delicious!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_14.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Well... I have never tried... But that could be arranged!" The tavern keeper disappears into the kitchens. About an hour later, you receive a plate of what could be called dragon galbi. If you're feeling generous... <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_15.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Well. That can be arranged," the tavern keeper says, then disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, a fried boot with gravy is handed to you. It smells vaguely of foot sweat and garlic. Ehh. <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_16.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper nods, then disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a basket of toast, and a plate with a heap of scrambled eggs. Delicious! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_17.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Oh, I'm glad you said." The tavern keeper smiles at you, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive four boiled eggs and one unboiled. There's no way of telling them apart. Ahem. <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_18.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "OUT! OUT of my tavern!" The tavern keeper lunges at you with a frying pan. They swing, and miss, as you swerve out of the way.You grab your bag and back out of the tavern, and don't look back.<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_10.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Good. Good. Leek pie? Well, since you are paying..." The tavern keeper beams at you, and disappears into the kitchens. About an hour later, you are handed a whole tin of leek pie and a fork. Delicious!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_11.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Pancakes? Well, it is egg season. Yes." The tavern keeper beams at you, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of pancakes topped with mixed fruit preserve and a single maraschino cherry. Magnifique!<hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_12.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper shrugs, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a bowl of a handful of fries swimming in gravy. At least you hope it's gravy... <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_4.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Excellent!" The tavern keeper nods enthusiastically, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of chili con carne, your favorite! Delicious, if hot! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_5.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "I can't say I have..." The tavern keeper looks intrigued! You are able to share the gospel of macn'cheesus. The converted tavern keeper cooks you mac n'cheese on the house! Holy macaroni! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_6.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<center><b><p style="color:#00FFFF">Tavern menu design help:</p></b> Alexia Jannik lunaterra eva HexRae </center> Made by Chride Lassheikki (@classheikki) for the Playable Concepts project at Aalto University 2021. Font - Rubik available on Google Fonts. Code inspiration for local storage from Eva Sydney Lee. Reject / Accept / Deflect choice pattern inspired by Jon Ingold's 2018 talk Sparkling dialogue. The Toothless Dragon Tavern is inspired by Emil Kaukonen's hella cool DM:ing. [[Back to Start->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper laughs. "See, jokes like that are what keeps me cooking after all these years. I have just the thing for you..." The tavern keeper disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of fried chicken heads and a pot of hot sauce. Crunchy, and tasty! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_1.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> The tavern keeper nods thoughtfully, and disappears into the kitchens. A few minutes later, you receive a plate of raw minced meat topped with a sprig of parsley. Even trolls need to eat their greens, after all. <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_2.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Ah, yes, now that you mention, there was a certain distinguished grace to your steps... Let me get you something to eat." The tavern keeper disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of handmade pasta with mushroom sauce. Delicious! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_3.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Cocky, eh?" The tavern keeper winks, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of luscious purple berries. As you sit there eating them, you suddenly start feeling faint... <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_7.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "Excellent... I have been looking for someone to try this recipe on!" The tavern keeper rubs their hands, and disappears into the kitchens. A few minutes later, you receive a plate of the most incredible vegetable curry you've ever had. Delicious! <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_8.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> "You're doing the ghoul diet? Uh. Hmm. Let's see..." The tavern keeper shrugs, and disappears into the kitchens. A moment later, you receive a plate of very tender, slow-cooked meat. It tastes kind of like chicken, but not quite. <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/map_e_9.png" alt="This is where you are." style="width:100%"></div> </div> This is the end! [[Enter the tavern again...->Actual start]]

<div class="row"> <div class="column"> <p style="color:#00FFFF">The Toothless Dragon Tavern</p> <p style="font-size:10px">a playable concept of reckless branching by Chride Lassheikki 2021</p> <hr></div><div class="column"> <img src="Media/branching.gif" alt="The omniscient branching tree." style="width:100%"></div> </div> Let's begin: [[> > Enter the tavern->Start]] [[Credits & The Special Thänks->The Special Thänks]]