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Chapter 12 by SweptUnderfoot SweptUnderfoot

Any changes in mind?

No, but ask about the area

"I think I'm alright," you answer after a hint of hesitation, but quickly think of a way the witch could be useful. "Can you give me a quick guide at all? Any warnings, a map... I know it's not magical, but I'm just interesting in exploring everywhere."

She swings back towards you, assets jiggling even under her provocative clothing. "Hmm... well, that depends on where you go. There's a trio of paths to take, but only one is straightforwards. If you head down that path," she cocks her head towards the hallway you entered from, "there's a nice green room with a well, and just beyond that it leads into territory run by Denaria, a succubus. She's generally pretty civil, but she usually wants to test a serum or two. Just be careful- there's a room with a mirror where there's two doors, and the rightmost one leads to one of the weirdest and most dangerous places this high in the dungeon, the lair of both a Drider and a massive Minotaur."

She seems to think a bit more, and then goes into more detail on the other paths. "If you go down into the well room but immediately turn around, there's a path that cuts off to the right. It goes down into a small lake." Her eyes glaze over and she sports a small smile, as if remembering fond memories. "I spent much of my youth in that room, with a group of friends. Now the waters are corrupt, and I can't recommend going in them if you enjoy your current body.

"Finally, the third path. If you take a right immediately after you leave this room, you'll head back up and out. There's a swamp up there, open to the outside world, and that's actually my domain- I live in a small hut deep in the trees. Feel free to come by and visit, I'll make you dinner and then we can see about dessert." She layers the emphasis on the last word, clearly adjusting her bulge underneath the loincloth with a sly wink. "There's a few ways into the dungeon from the swamp, but you have to get wet for most of them, so if you're planning on delving deeper I'd recommend the other two paths.

"They both end up in the same place, so it depends on how much you're willing to risk. The well route will be much more dangerous, but all is more likely to have enchanted treasures or valuables, whereas the other is more direct and hopefully safer." A look of concern crosses her face, and then she jumps a bit, as if remembering. "Also, Denaria keeps the door to her labs locked, so that the minotaur and drider can't just walk in. There's a key hidden somewhere, but it moves every so often, I just know it's either in the well room or the one after. Alternatively, the door will open shortly after the other is closed, but that would likely mean an encounter with one of the aforementioned creatures." Finally finished explaining, the witch is breathing heavily, having exerted herself.

What now?

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