The fire spreads fast so you better get going. The roots are burning in no time and you can hear faint screaming when the flowers catch fire. Those damned things. The persons wanting to stay no matter what don't feel like it anymore. Feel free to go. The desert awaits.

[ mission: try to save your stuff from the fire. ]

The vegetation shifts, revealing more skeletons on the ground. They are covered in roots. As this happens the flowers grow even larger and their scent becomes more powerful. You feel the need to inspect them closer. Maybe even curl up inside them to rest. That's one place where you think you may be able to get some sleep.

[ mission: if you realize what's going on, try to force your friends to leave. ]

Good morning! Still enjoying the oasis, are you? Of course you are. You don't want to go when it's so lovely in here... Even if you can't fall asleep, it's wonderful. Suddenly it seems that the flowers are blooming everywhere and the colors are somehow brighter.

[ mission: players take a look at this and other similar articles. there's trouble in the paradise. feel free to keep exploring the oasis. ]

Ah! You've found the oasis in the middle of nothing! No more rocks and sand everywhere, now it's just trees and soft grass. It isn't exactly a jungle, but the oasis is large enough to fill your needs. Enough water and fruit for everybody. Belle can recognize some herbs with the help of her book. Those should cure all the wounds and even the blisters in your feet.

It's a wonderful place. In fact, you get the feeling that you don't want to leave, ever. If the thought of continuing the journey comes to your mind, you'll do your best to push it away again. Can't you relax, just for a day? Or two? You don't feel like sleeping either. Just laying on the grass is enough for now.

[ mission: explore the oasis. ]

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