Adventures in Himlands: Quest for Timbuktu

Sep 13, 2024

Himlands Lecture Notes

Introduction to Himlands

  • A gaming series started 4 years ago.
  • Initially played alone; peaceful builds.
  • Friends entered the world, starting conflicts.
  • Introduction of the entity "Lala" and its father, Kilvish.
  • Kilvish was recently defeated but is set to come back to life.

Quest Overview

  • The current quest: Discover how entities can return to life.
  • Recent adventure involved searching for the ancient city of Timbuktu for answers.
  • Recent challenges faced in the sea: water at night, lava in the morning.

Adventure Highlights

  • Describes a strange sea that changes from water to lava.
  • Emphasis on teamwork with "Wizard" character.
  • Encounter with an Ocean Monument, indicating they are on the right path.

Crossing the Dangerous Sea

  • Must wait for night to cross the lava-filled sea.
  • Wizard expresses disbelief but agrees to wait.
  • The sea transforms at night allowing them to travel safely.

Challenges of Timing

  • Need to cross before morning to avoid danger.
  • Discussions of strategies to survive and reach Timbuktu.

Encounter with Entities

  • A confrontation with an ocean king who challenges them through riddles.
  • The characters solve riddles to avoid death:
    • Riddle 1: Clock (face, hands, no body).
    • Riddle 2: Nothing (rich want it, poor have it).
    • Riddle 3: Fire (dies when drinking water).
    • Riddle 4: Tomorrow (comes but never arrives).

Mysteries and Revelations

  • Encounter with King Odin and Kilvish’s backstory revealed through a vision.
  • Discovering the implications of Kilvish's revival and King Odin's true motives.
  • Discussion of newfound powers to reveal backstories of characters, including Kilvish.

Conclusion and Future Directions

  • The adventure is ongoing, with the next goal being Timbuktu.
  • Importance of discovering more about the entities and their backstories.
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