Winter/2024/Quest/Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Reindeer Redemption

Storyline

The player(s) encounter Rudy in the stables. Rudy guides the player(s) to the ice cave where Santa is being held, where the player(s) must ride a cart and choose to go to an ice edifice-like structure, enter an ice cave that leads to the door, or choose a door that leads to the next chapter.

Gameplay

After going through the cutscene, the player(s) have to avoid obstacles coming their way while riding Rudy. Wreaths give a speed boost, and hitting one obstacle makes the player stuck for about two seconds.

For the Winter Spotlight, players could collect an egg here.

Afterward, the player(s) need to choose between three paths.

Left

This path leads to a strange icy room with a fountain at the center. The player(s) can type out the code: "PALINGENESIA" to try out a secret... To the right, there is an ice cave leading to the ice door.

Center

This path leads directly back to the main room.

Right

This path leads straight to the door, where the player(s) can traverse to the final chapter.

Appearance

While avoiding obstacles and flying with Rudy, the player(s) will encounter multiple Christmas-related items such as gifts, snowmen, and wreaths. The floor is snowy, with pine trees obstructing the player(s) from going out of bounds. A white neon block is present at the end, teleporting the player(s) to the next stage.

In the icy cave, there are three minecarts, each leading to different paths:

  • The left path has an interior resembling an ice castle. In the middle of four pillars, there is a fountain made of ice, and a fancy throne sits at the center. To the right, there’s an ice cave.
  • The middle path leads directly to the ice cave.
  • The right path leads to a door made of ice, which is lifted by a platform surrounded by ice.

Script

1st Cutscene

  • Rudy: "Huh, humans!? What are you doing around these parts?"
  • Player: "Rudy?! Wow, I've heard so many stories about you! Holly sent us. We need your help, Santa Claus has been kidnapped! He's being held in the ancient ice cave South of here. We need your reindeer to give us a ride there so we can save Santa Claus!"
  • Rudy: "OH NO! I knew something was wrong when Santa didn't call us back to the workshop. The journey to the ice cave will be harsh, especially with this bizarre winter storm. Hop on!"

2nd Cutscene

  • Rudy: "PHEW! We made it... This is as far as I’ll take you. These ice caves are dangerous. Legend says that they once harbored great power, so be careful. Santa Claus and the Christmas spirit are depending on you."
    • Player: "Goodbye Rudy, thank you for your help!"

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