Laputa's Awakening
by mik1264
1 | Start
You find yourself at the docks in England, ready to embark on an adventure. Several ships are preparing to set sail for different destinations. The salty sea breeze carries promises of extraordinary discoveries.
2 | I am stepping in on an embankment with my very good friend Dasha. We are looking for adventure to find
As you and Dasha survey the busy docks, you overhear sailors discussing various destinations. Some speak of tiny people in Lilliput, others of giants in Brobdingnag, and a few mention a mysterious flying island called Laputa. Which tales intrigue you?
3 | Flying island sounds interesting
A weathered captain nearby mentions his ship, the “Sky Seeker,” will sail towards Laputa in an hour. He warns that finding the floating island can be tricky, but his crew has experience tracking its movements. Would you like to inquire further?
4 | Let’s choose Sky Seeker then
You and Dasha board the Sky Seeker. The crew busies themselves with preparations while Captain Harrison explains that scholars on Laputa use magnetic forces to keep their island aloft. The journey will take several weeks. Shall you set sail?
5 | Let go
The Sky Seeker sets sail, leaving England's shores behind. As you head into open waters, you notice some crew members using unusual scientific instruments to track Laputa's position. The first few days at sea are calm and clear.
6 | Talk to captain
Captain Harrison is at the helm, consulting a strange compass-like device. “Ah, curious about Laputa?” he says. “Been there thrice myself. Strange folk up there - brilliant but peculiar. Always lost in mathematical musings, they need 'flappers' to wake them from their thoughts.”
7 | Interesting
“Aye,” the captain continues, pointing to dark clouds ahead. “Storm's brewing. But that's not what concerns me - those clouds are moving against the wind. Could mean Laputa's nearby, affecting the weather patterns. Best prepare yourselves.”
8 | Beautiful
Suddenly, a shadow falls across the deck. Looking up, you and Dasha see an enormous landmass floating above, partially hidden by clouds. Laputa! The crew scrambles to adjust the sails as mysterious magnetic forces begin pulling at the ship.
9 | Look through binoculars
Through the binoculars, you spot strange marble buildings with complex geometric patterns on Laputa's surface. Scholars in colorful robes wander about, their heads tilted skyward, while servants with poles tap them to avoid collisions with walls.