The fire crackles as I wake up the next morning. The shelter is still crude, but the small clearing I purchased has opened up more possibilities. The land feels a little less foreign now, more like a place I can build on.
I pull up the system again.
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[New Mission: Expand Shelter]
Gold Reward: 20
Unlock: Landscape Purchase Option
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Expanding the shelter seems like a good place to start. I've got the gold, and the clearing offers more room. It'll take a little work, but I can improve my situation.
I head out to gather wood and stones, my hands moving efficiently. The shelter needs more support, a solid roof, a sturdier foundation. It doesn't take long before I've gathered enough materials to make the improvements.
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[Shelter Expansion Complete]
Gold: 15
New Mission: Buy Landscape (25 Gold)
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With the shelter now more secure, I check the system again. There's an option to buy a landscape—a feature that could open up new resources or change the area around me.
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[Buy Landscape – Cost: 25 Gold]
Available Options: 1. Forest Grove (25 Gold) 2. Mountain Pass (30 Gold)
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A forest grove would increase my resources, maybe provide more supplies for building. A mountain pass, on the other hand, could offer better positioning, more defense—but it's more expensive.
I decide on the grove for now. I need the resources more.
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[Landscape Purchased: Forest Grove]
Gold: 5
New Mission: Collect Resources from Forest Grove
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The land shifts around me. The grove appears, trees stretching taller, the earth richer. It's exactly what I needed.
I gather the resources from the grove. Wood, berries, herbs—all of it useful. It's a small boost, but it's progress.
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[Resources Collected]
Gold: 10
New Mission: Summon Unit (50 Gold)
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I check the new mission. Summon unit. It's the next step. I could use more hands to help. I look at the gold count—50 needed. It's a bit of a stretch, but I'm getting there.
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