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Edge of Midnight | Ep. 24 | The Fallen Kneel

2024/11/5
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Adela Droskenwald: 叙述了故事背景,并预示了接下来的挑战将更加黑暗。她描述了扭曲屋再次陷入扭曲状态,灯光熄灭,威廉·范布伦特(新的扭曲人)出现,欢迎英雄们来到他的家,并预示了接下来的挑战将更加黑暗。她还描述了房屋的剧烈变化,以及英雄们被分开的场景。 Jericho: Jericho 在音乐室里被一个影子人物命令跳舞,他拒绝了跳舞的请求,并试图与演奏者对话。在跳舞的过程中,他遇到了各种舞伴,最终古钢琴变成了一扇门,他通过门离开了房间。 Virgil: Virgil 经历了在黑暗的儿童房里进行祭祀的考验,他需要选择一个玩具作为祭品。他观察了窗外的天气情况,确认自己没有被传送到其他地方,并最终通过一扇新出现的门离开了房间。 Lethika: Lethika 在一个黑暗的儿童房里,需要进行牺牲才能继续前进。她观察了窗外的天气情况,确认自己没有被传送到其他地方,并最终通过一扇新出现的门离开了房间。 Marius: Marius 进入一个房间,被强烈的银色光芒照射。他看到Petrini跪在Foltus的雕像前,祈求庇护,并试图用斗篷保护Petrini,但斗篷被烧成了灰烬。他试图帮助Petrini,但Petrini无视他的帮助,最终变成灰烬。Marius 嘲讽Foltus的雕像,并最终摧毁了它,结束了灼烧感。 Jörgrim: Jörgrim 在一个温室里挖掘土壤,挖出了自己的头颅,然后发现了一扇门。他通过门离开了房间,并发现自己的头颅滚落在地上。 Briggsie: Briggsie 进入一个浴室,看到一个巨大的浴缸,里面像海洋一样。他看到一艘船和一门大炮,大炮瞄准着船。他意识到这是一个谜题,并最终摧毁了这艘船,浴缸变成了门,他通过门离开了房间。

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Why did the heroes return to the Crooked House?

The heroes returned to the Crooked House to find it crooked once more and to investigate the changes within the house.

What happened to the house when the heroes returned?

When the heroes returned, the house was crooked again, and it was warm, inviting, and beautiful, unlike the horrific house they had seen before.

Who confronted the heroes when they entered the house?

The heroes were confronted by the shade of William Van Brunt, the new Crooked Man, who leered down at them from the second floor balcony.

What did William Van Brunt offer to the heroes?

William Van Brunt offered to treat the heroes as honored guests and invited them to join him in serving the Crooked Queen.

What was the key challenge each hero faced in their respective rooms?

Each hero faced different challenges: Jorgrim had to confront his own head buried in the soil, Lethika had to make a sacrifice, Jericho had to dance, and Brigsy had to destroy a symbolic ship of his dreams.

What was the final confrontation in the cellar?

The final confrontation in the cellar involved the heroes battling against the crooked tree, which had absorbed Farron and William Van Brunt. The tree was intent on returning the Crooked Queen to her home realm.

What was the fate of Jorgrim and Farron?

Jorgrim's spirit appeared, lamenting his failure, and then dissipated. Farron was absorbed by the tree, her face embedded in the bark, symbolizing her transformation into a vessel for the Crooked Queen.

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The heroes return to the Crooked House, which has reverted to its malevolent state. They face the shade of William Van Brunt, the new Crooked Man, who challenges them to join him in serving the Crooked Queen.
  • The Crooked House has become crooked once more.
  • William Van Brunt, the new Crooked Man, challenges the heroes.
  • The heroes are separated and must face their own trials.

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Our heroes return to the once Crooked House to find it crooked once more...

 

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