Wizard & Nemesis
Wizard
I've been wondering how the layout of an abandoned castle could become a perfect battlefield, what do you think, a strategic gem or just a maze?
Nemesis
An abandoned castle is a maze of corridors, hidden rooms, and crumbling battlements, but those very features make it a prime battlefield. Every stair, every broken archway can be a choke point or an escape route. With the right plan, you can force your opponent into tight spots, set ambushes, and control the flow of the fight. So, it's not just a maze; it's a tactical playground waiting for someone who can read its secrets.
Wizard
That sounds like a perfect puzzle for my mind, a labyrinth where every hidden corner could hold a secret trap or a hidden ally. Let's see what story we can write in those walls.
Nemesis
It’s a good exercise. Picture a room you think is empty, then you discover a hidden passage that turns the tide. Keep the layout in mind, map the choke points, and you’ll have a story that tests every tactical decision. Ready to draft the first move?
Wizard
Maybe I should start with the hidden passage, but I keep picturing all the other corners too. What if the first move is simply to stand at the threshold, watching… what would that do?Start by standing at the threshold, just watching the light fall into the dark. That gives us time to see where the shadows shift and where the walls might hide their secrets.
Nemesis
Standing at the threshold is a classic bait. It lets you gauge movement, catch a flicker of a hidden corridor, and forces the other side to decide whether to advance or retreat. It’s a low‑risk observation point, high‑reward payoff. Use it as your eye on the whole structure.
Wizard
Yes, a quiet perch where the world narrows into a single line of sight, like a lone candle flickering in a dark hall. It lets me listen to the echoes, feel the weight of every footstep, and the slightest tremor might open a whole new chapter. So, let me sit there, breathe in the stone, and let the castle whisper its secrets.