FAS1

THE TOMB OF
TULIKAK
A Fate: Accelerated Solo Adventure
by Leo Winstead

The legendary Orb of Perfection lies somewhere in the deep, dark jungles of the
Yucatan. You are tasked with retrieving the rare artifact from the ruins of a Mayan
pyramid, but numerous obstacles stand between you and the prize including giant
snakes, ancient traps, and evil Nazis! This module contains a complete setting for
play of the Fate: Accelerated rules.
 Module FAS1

THE TOMB OF
TULIKAK
A FATE: Accelerated Solo Adventure

by Leo Winstead

Copyright © 2017 Leo Winstead

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 “The Tomb of Tulikak” is a Solo Fate Accelerated adventure designed to
introduce players to the world of FAE. The adventure takes place in the 1930s in a
fictionalized pulp-flavored universe (like the film Raiders of the Lost Ark or old radio
dramas like Escape). Most of the action centers around the ancient ruins of a long lost
Mayan pyramid; the resting place of the legendary Tulikak and his Orb of Perfection.
The character will face treacherous obstacles, evil Nazis, and a host of creepy crawlies
on their quest to retrieve the orb. Players are free to adapt characters previously
designed for other scenarios or they can build their characters from scratch using some
of the Aspects listed below. All that you need to play this scenario is a copy of Fate:
Accelerated, 4 Fate dice (or 4D6s), poker chips (or something to represent Fate
points), a character sheet, and a pen or pencil.

The player plays an iteration of a pulp-era explorer by choosing from a list of aspects,
assigning values to approaches, and assigning 2 stunts to their character. The character
is on a quest to find the fabled “Orb of Tulikak,” which has legendary significance.
Depending on the characters motivations (Aspects), certain actions might be appropri-
ate and others not. If you want to run this adventure, you will need 3 Aspects, or
phrases that define your character: one High Concept, one Trouble, and one Second-
ary Aspect functioning as the specific motivating “hook” for why the character is in
search of the orb.

High Concepts

Famous movie star for Metro Baldwyn Moyer.

University professor moonlighting as an archaeologist.
Famous explorer on the hunt for the find of the century.
Mayan villager and future leader of my people.
World War I veteran and full-time mercenary.
Restless former skipper of the “Grimy Dog.”

Troubles

“The Nazis are holding my family hostage.”

“The university will fire me, if they discover my whereabouts.”
“I must hurry to find my father (who might be inside the temple).”
“I’m afraid of snakes.”
“I’ve got a bounty on my head.”
“I owe a lot of people a lot of money.”

Secondary Aspects

(These are essential for the purposes of this adventure as they tie in directly to your
reason for seeking out the orb. Below are a list of possible aspects for your character.
But like your High Concept, don’t be afraid to make up your own!)

“It belongs in a museum!”

“I need the orb to open a gateway to another dimension.”
“I’m gonna be rich, when I finally get my hands on this thing.”
“I just want to know its secrets.”
“The orb must be destroyed or all life will perish!”
“My village must obtain the orb to ward off evil.”
Name, description, and approaches should be determined by the player as per usual
(the character should start the game with 3 refresh). Stunts can also be assigned freely,
however, here are some that might be especially pertinent (You should start the game
with no more than 2 stunts):

Because I know Ancient Languages, I get +2 to Cleverly decipher texts and symbols
while exploring the ruins.
Because I served in the French Foreign Legion, I get +2 to Quickly aim and fire my
pistols.
Because I grew up as a pick pocket and thief on the streets, I gain +2 to Sneakily steal
or lift objects.
Because I served as a grenadier in the Great War, I get +2 to Carefully set, arm, and
disarm explosives.
Because I was a prize boxer in my youth, I get +2 to Forcefully best my opponents in
hand-to-hand combat.
Because of my immense wealth, I get +2 to Flashily barter with the natives and hire
hit men and/or mercenaries.

Because I worked in the circus as a child, I can perform an amazing acrobatic stunt
once per game session.
Because I’ve walked the halls of the world’s finest museums, I can easily spot a fake
artifact once per game.
Because I have the missing pages of (my father’s) notebook, I can decipher any
message once per game session.
Because I dug trenches for so long in Verdun, I can find my way out of any maze once
per game.
Because I trained with Houdini as a child, I can escape any trap once per game session.
Because I am a world famous actress and singer, I can dance my way out of a sticky
situation once per game.

Typically you will start the game (or “story arc” if this is just one side-chapter in a
larger campaign) with no stress points, no consequences, and 3 refresh. Unlike a
typical game of Fate: Accelerated, if you use up your stress and consequence boxes
(or the text dictates a specific outcome); you must adhere to the outcome provided in
the text (this might mean you are Taken Out of the game through death, entrapment,
or some other means and must start over with a new character).

Like a normal Fate: Accelerated game, the four basic actions in this game (Gain an
Advantage , Overcome an obstacle, Attack an opponent, or Defend against a threat)
are all determined through dice rolls. Unlike a normal Fate: Accelerated game, the
text will prompt you as to what Approaches you can use. When you roll to perform
an action, you can also Invoke an Aspect. Invoking an Aspect costs you 1 Fate point
and gives you a +2 to your roll or the chance to re-roll. This is allowed as long as you
have fate points to spend, but remember, Invoking an Aspect should only be done
when it fits within the context of the scene. You can also use a Stunt, if they text calls
for it or it makes sense to do so. Just keep in mind, certain stunts can only be used once
for the adventure! Sometimes the text will Compel an Aspect, which results in you
gaining a Fate point. The text will specifically prompt you when this happens (for
example you might see a sentence like: “If you have the Aspect ‘I’m afraid of snakes,’
go to section 45.”).
Although there are situation aspects that arise from time to time (these are established
using dice rolls), any significant changes to the character’s Aspects should only occur
at the conclusion of the adventure (see the section entitled “Aftermath” for more
details).

When you have completed your character, read the introduction below:

Introduction

It’s June 19th, 1937 and for the last week, you’ve been traveling aboard “El
Jaguar” , a Panamanian steamer delivering sailors, dry goods, and artillery to naval
outposts throughout the Caribbean Islands. You’ve worked hard to get this far, having
snuck aboard in the dead of night while the boat was docked in Bridgetown. You had
to pay the captain a king’s ransom, but it was worth it. Your contact in the town,
Werther Gran, a German and expatriate was anxious to deliver a special map. “The
location of Tulikak’s Tomb!” he finally confessed to you in a telegram he sent six
weeks ago.
He left out plenty of other details, however. Like how the Nazi’s have been
keen to get hold of the map themselves. Only a few scholars, adventurers, explorers,
and antiquarians still knew the legends of Tulikak’s Tomb. How he went from a lowly
Mayan villager in the year 256 A.D. to king of a vast region by the end of the 3rd
century. How he ruled through fear, intimidation, and madness; sacrificing villagers
young and old to the ancient fire god Xiuhtecuhtli. How in 301, the villagers somehow
overcame his might and brought his reign to an end. His body was sealed inside a
vault along with the Orb of Perfection, a “gift” from the gods, that was rumored to give
him eternal life. It’s the orb, more than anything, that the Nazi party wants for
themselves and Werther wanted to ensure the artifact would fall into the right hands.
That is, IF the orb actually does exist.
“That’s what I hope to find out, “ were the last words you spoke to poor
Werther after he entrusted you with the map. That night, you returned to his ransacked
villa only to find him dead and sprawled out on his bed. His pale, agonized face and
bite marks revealed the horrible truth; a krait or some other poisonous serpent had
been used to quietly dispatch the poor man and his belongings had been rifled through
in search of the map. You knew immediately that the Nazi’s were on the island, so you
didn’t waste a minute sneaking aboard under cover of darkness. As luck would have
it, the captain didn’t find you until two days later and you were able to pay him off
before he had his men throw you overboard. Luckier still, no one had sent a telegraph
to alert the captain to the presence of a potential “murderer.” At least not that you
knew of…
1) You’re alone in one of the sleeping quarters on the “El Jaguar.” It is early dawn and
last you checked, the ship was heading south near Campeche along the Yucatan penin-
sula - a spot that is likely within eighty miles of your destination! You sit up abruptly,
as the sound of collective foot steps draws your attention. Then you hear the harsh
knocking of the cabin next to yours; the cabin you were assigned to before you
convinced the current occupant that you should switch. “Open up! It’s the captain!
We know what you did back in Bridgetown!” This is followed by some other harried
voices, and a smattering of German “Nazis!” you think as you quickly snatch up
anything you can. You catch a few words of confusion and surprise as the old man
with whom you switched places rises and answers the door. You must act quickly
before the captain and the others discover your ruse. What will you do?

Sneakily try to creep out of the cabin? (Roll to Overcome against a +3). If you tie or
succeed, go to 7.
Quickly rush through the door? (Roll to Overcome against a +1). If you tie or
succeed, go to 6.
Forcefully burst through door? (Roll to Overcome against a +2). If you tie or
succeed, go to 6.

If you fail at any of these attempts, go to 14.

2) You and the giant Nazi square off. Years of training have honed your body into a
thing of iron. You unleash a volley of kicks and blows in quick succession. Your
opponent is not impressed, however, catching you by the arm and tossing you, like a
rag doll against a nearby rock. You reach down and scoop up a handful of earth,
tossing it in the giant’s face. He gives out a cry of fury, bringing the full weight of his
fists down to crush you. You roll out of the way and leap on his back. The giant
struggles, but you manage to get your arm around his neck and choke him into uncon-
sciousness. With a soft *thud,* he crumples to the earth.

Go to 78.
3) You find yourself in a dim room. The first thing you notice is that the hole has
disappeared behind you! Turning back around, you take stock of your surroundings.
The walls rise high above to a ceiling dotted with cracks and fissures, allowing streams
of light to pass through. Along each wall are strange markings and incisions dug deep
into the stone. Intricate, snake-like figures are carved into the surface of the walls
while the floor is divided up into square foot-long tiles depicting various creatures.
Along the far wall, an ominous statue of a feathered serpent faces you, its mouth
gaping wide and filled with teeth. Beyond the statue, a corridor opens up to your left.
What do you do?

Carefully examine the room for traps? (Roll to Overcome against a +4). If you tie or
succeed, go to 8.
Cleverly look for a means of escape? (Roll to Overcome against a +6). If you tie or
succeed, go to 19.

If you fail at either, go to 11.

4) You leap back just in time as a huge anaconda drops to the jungle floor and slithers
into a nearby thicket. “Whew!” you heave a sigh of relief and collecting yourself, turn
towards the edge of the clearing and fortune and glory!

Go to 16.

5) “Ah! Good morning, Captain!” you greet the grizzled captain and his companions.
“What are you doing away from your cabin, thief?” the captain asks menacingly. “Oh
nothing. Just chasing a rat down for that kind, old gentleman. Say, this old crate hauls
provisions for the U.S. Navy, don’t it?” “So?” asks the captain as a rat skits across one
of the Nazi's pant legs. “Well I’m sure they would love to hear about just how well you
keep their dry goods from any contagion, or plague. Y’see I’m with the merchant
marines!” You quickly flash what looks like a eagle insignia, but is actually a silver
dollar. Snatching it away before the captain can see it, you continue, “So maybe we
say you give me and the poor old man some slack and maybe I won’t report your ship
to the authorities!” The Germans meanwhile, having gone through your room to
search for the map, emerge empty handed.
“Auf wiedersehen!” You call out as the Germans and captain storm off.

Go to 34.

6) With the strength of a juggernaut, you burst through the rickety door to your cabin.
The fury of your action, sends splinters of wood flying everywhere. One of the
Germans cries out as he is momentarily blinded. The other raises a revolver in your
general direction, firing off one and then another shot in wild desperation.

Forcefully try to subdue the three men? (Roll to Attack against a +4). If you tie or
succeed, go to 9.

If you fail, go to 10.

7) You tiptoe out of your room as the captain and his German companions are absorbed
with the old man next door. You are just about turn the corner, when you hear one of
the Germans cry out, “Achtung!” and point in your direction. Without giving it
anymore thought, you leap overboard and dive into the water below.

Go to 20.

8) You crouch down and peer closely at the intricate square tiles embedded in the floor.
You notice most of them are at the same level, except about a dozen or so, which are
slightly higher than the rest and evenly spaced along the center of the room. Carefully,
you work your way to the other end of the room, sidestepping the raised tiles and
follow the corridor as it curves off into the darkness.

Go to 91.

9) You lay into your opponents, fists flying. The captain stumbles back against the
railing, not expecting such a ferocious attack. One Nazi draws out a revolver and starts
to raise it up just as your fist connects with his jaw. The gun goes off as it falls to the
ground, a bullet ricocheting off the wall and into the backside of the second Nazi You
don’t wait to see what happens next, but leap overboard and plunge into the murky
waters below.

Go to 20.

10) The boat lurches suddenly, throwing you off balance and you trip and fall over the
captain. The Germans gun is knocked from his hand and falls into the waters below.
You don’t see the other German come up from behind, until its too late. The last thing
you see is the heavy cylinder of a fire extinguisher as it comes down on your forehead,
knocking you unconscious (you have a Mild Consequence caused by concussion for
the remainder of the game and a -1 to all Approaches).

Go to 21.
11) You’ve advanced a few feet into the chamber when, all of a sudden, you here a
*click* and the sound of stone grinding on stone. From the mouth of the stone serpent,
you watch in horror as glowing magma begins to drip, then pour onto the floor! You
must act quickly, or be burned alive. Do you:

Quickly try to climb onto one of the carvings on the wall? (Roll to Overcome against
+4). If you tie or succeed, go to 48.
If you have an Stunt like “Because I worked in the circus as a child, I can perform an
amazing acrobatic stunt once per game session,” you may Invoke it now. Go to 48.

Otherwise, go to 50.

12) The tunnel descends for several feet, sloping down to a small chamber with a
shallow pool. At the other end, the tunnel continues into semi-darkness. You see
glowing crystals at the bottom of the pool. What do you do?

Reach in a grab some of the crystals? Go to 33.

Keep following the tunnel? Go to 27.

13) Without warning, the slender form of giant anaconda wraps itself around your
neck. You struggle violently to break free, but the serpent’s grip is legendary. Hurry!
You must either:

Forcefully try to wrench the snake from your body. (Roll to Attack against +5). If you
tie or succeed, go to 24.
Carefully try to bite the snake’s tail. (Roll to Attack against +3). If you tie or succeed,
got to 24.

If you fail at either (or you have the Aspect “I’m afraid of snakes.”), go to 17.

14) The captain spots you in the doorway of the cabin. “Hold it right there!” Behind
him, two well-dressed white men in fedoras stare hawk-like in your direction. One of
them is already got his hand inside of his coat pocket and is reaching for something.
What will you do?

Sneakily try to talk your way out of the situation? (Roll to Overcome against a +2).
If you tie or succeed, go to 5.
Forcefully try to subdue the three men? (Roll to Attack against a +3). If you tie or
succeed, go to 9.
If you have the Stunt (Because I worked in the circus as a child, I can perform an
amazing acrobatic stunt once per game session.) and wish to use it now, go to 6.

If you fail at any of these, go to 10.

15) As you approach the circular shadow once more, you notice it has already begun
to shift as the sun’s path continues. You realize it may be already too late; you must
hurry! Just as you are about to pass through, you smell acrid breath and the cold butt
of a pistol at the nape of your neck. “A moment of your time, my friend!” a shrill voice
calls out. You turn slowly, recognizing one of the well-dressed Nazis you spotted
aboard the “El Jaguar.” “I believe you have something that belongs to us, hmmm?”
You know precisely what he wants. Wasting no time, you pull the map out and just as
he is about to snatch it from you, you elbow hm in the gut. His pistol goes off, the
bullet whizzing past and disappearing into the blackness of the portal. You scramble
forward in an attempt to slip through the portal yourself, but something grabs hold of
you - the other German With half your body inside the pyramid and the other half on
the outside, you struggle to free yourself from the German's grasp. Do you have the
strength?

Forcefully try to kick free of the German (Roll to Overcome against +3). If you
succeed, go to 31.

If you fail, go to 59.

16) You continue along a steep path for several yards, before emerging into another
wide clearing. In front of you is an awesome sight! Standing over 10 stories high, the
ragged, crumbling remains of a steppe pyramid loom above you. Two obelisks
crowned with Mayan deities (a squat human figure with an elaborate headdress on the
left, a feathered snake on the right) stand facing the pyramid’s south face. You know
from the map that during the summer solstice, the sun will line up perfectly with one
of the statues to reveal the entrance to the tomb. But which one? Pulling out the map,
you study it hoping to find an answer. You may:

Cleverly try to determine the tomb’s whereabouts. (Roll to Overcome against a +1).
If you succeed, go to 53.
Carefully examine your surroundings for clues to the location of the entrance. (Roll
to Create an Advantage against a +4). If you succeed, go to 41.

If you fail at either, go to 18.

17) The harder you struggle, the more the snake tightens its grip. Soon, every ounce
of life has been squeezed out of you! You have just been Taken Out (You died!) Roll
up a new character and begin your journey once more at the Introduction.

18) The sun looms bright in the sky as the time indicated on the map arrives, creating
dense shadows that creep up the side of the pyramid, You stare in amazement as two
long shadows point finger-like at two flat sections of wall along the topmost level of
the structure. The human figure casts a solid shadow in the shape of a doorway,
completely silhouetting the section of wall where it rests. The serpent’s shadow,
however, creates a strange, circular corona of light that makes it appear as if there is a
large hole burned into the wall. You know choosing the wrong door may lead to
certain death. Which do you choose?

If you want to enter the door cast by the human figure, go to 22.
If you want to enter the portal cast by the serpent, go to 39.
19) You run your fingers along the wall where only moments earlier there was a hole.
You are about to give up, when you realize the hole hasn’t disappeared entirely, but has
instead shifted slightly to follow in the sun’s path. You close your eyes and rush
headlong through the hole again. Your foot catches something and you tumble down
several stairs, finally stopping yourself by grabbing onto some loose vines (check off
1 Stress Box for the bruising you’ve endured). You look up at the doorways and notice
they are beginning to shift!

If you have not explored the door to the left, hurry to do so now. Go to 22.
If you’ve already explored the other door, you may attempt to pass through the circle
again before it’s too late. Go to 15.

20) You manage to duck behind a cluster of reeds as the steamer plows past. You
watch as the two Germans race from one end of the steamer to the other, trying to spot
you among the reeds. The enormous paddle whips up a froth, and combined with the
cover provided by the many tropical plants and vines growing along the inlet, gives
you plenty of time to work your way to the shore without creating a scene.

Go to 25.
21) The first thing you hear is the loud shriek of a bird in the distance, then the smell
of faint smoke and ash. You open your eyes and take in your surroundings. You are
tied to a palm tree by heavy rope at the edge of a small encampment in the jungle. In
front of you is a tent and you can make out two figures mingling inside. Behind you,
you hear the sound of rushing water. You look down to your pocket and sense that the
map has been stolen. You begin to struggle against the ropes, but stop abruptly when
you notice a native Mayan boy around 14 years old, hunting bow in hand, crouched
nearby. He is examining a pile of loot (possibly collected from passengers on the
steamer?) and has not noticed you are awake yet. What do you do?

Cleverly try to communicate with the boy? (Roll to Overcome against a +2). If you
tie or succeed, go to 32.
Forcefully try to break free of the ropes? (Roll to Overcome against a +4). If you tie
or succeed, go to 68.
Flashily try to impress the boy? (Roll to Overcome against a +1). If you tie or
succeed, go to 67.
If you have it, you can also Invoke an Aspect like “Because I trained with Houdini as
a child, I can escape any trap once per game session.” However, you may not use this
aspect again during the game. If you succeed, go to 68.

If you fail at any of these, go to 45.

22) You climb the steps of the stone pyramid, tracing the long shadows cast by the sun
as they rise to to the height of the topmost level. Lizards and small birds dart out of
your path, as you reach the left doorway. You stare into the pitch blackness, wondering
how anything could cast such a dense shadow. As you stand next to the portal, an
ominous aura of evil sends a chill down your spine. You reach out to touch the wall
where the shadow is and your hand passes right through it! You take one last breath
and rush headlong through the doorway!

Quick! Go to 35.

23) The tunnel slopes upwards for several feet, then levels off. You notice that some
old coins have been placed evenly every few yards, as if someone had left a trail to
avoid getting lost. At this point, you begin to wonder if you will ever find your way
out of the tunnel!

If you have the Aspect “Because I dug trenches for so long in Verdun, I can find my
way out of any maze once per game,” or something similar, you may Invoke it now (if
you have not used up all your Fate points). Go to 49.
If not, go to 38.
24) With all the fight you can muster, you lash out at the snake. Stunned by your
mighty resistance, the snake loosens its grip and you manage to break free. You watch
as it slithers away into the dense brush. “So that’s why they call it the ‘Well of the
Serpent!’” you think to yourself.

Go to 16.

25) The sandy beach you find yourself on is sprinkled with shrubs and palm trees. The
sounds of orioles chirping in a tree above you and the occasional distant calling of a
guan bird bare evidence of life. Off in the distance, a row of palm trees sprouts from
the sandy beachhead concealing a steep hillside. To the south, you see a plume of
smoke signaling the presence of a fishing village in the area. To the north, the beach
continues for sometime, before it curves east and disappears behind more trees. You
pull out your map, the one Werther gave you, and try to ascertain your whereabouts.

You can try to Carefully discern your present location on the map (Roll to Overcome
against a +2). If you tie or succeed, go to 82.
You can climb a nearby palm tree and Cleverly attempt to get your bearings (Roll to
Create an Advantage against a +1). If you tie or succeed, go to 51.

If you fail either way, go to 26.

26) You shake your head in frustration. “I don’t recognize this area on the map!” you
think to yourself. Before you have a chance to decide what to do next, you hear the
faint sound of rustling in the bushes off to your left.

You must Quickly try to dodge an attack (Roll to Defend against a +2). If you tie or
succeed, go to 30.

If you fail, go to 21.

27) The tunnel winds its way along for sometime. You spot the occasional phospho-
rescent toadstool giving off a faint glow; the effect produces a pale light that helps you
to see in the murky dark. Soon, the tunnel branches off again. Which path will you
take?

If you want to follow the left path, go to 49.

If you want to follow the right path, go to 38.

28) With utter amazement, you stare up at the colossal structure that is the Mayan
steppe pyramid of Tulikak. The rays of sun stream down, creating a shimmering aura
that bounces off each intricately carved stone. You advance a few feet, when suddenly
you feel the barrel of a pistol on your back. “Willkomen!” the shrill voice utters as
you turn to face the two Germans from the boat. “I was not certain you would live to
make it this far,” he sneers, “I’m impressed!” “It’s not over yet!” you retort, trying to
hide any fear. The blonde German hands the gun over to his brawny partner, “Oh, I
can assure you, we have things well under control.” You turn to see a miraculous sight
as the rays of the sun cast a shadow into the side of the pyramid. The blonde German
climbs the steps to where the shadow rests along a featureless stone wall. In another
instant, he passes through the wall as though nothing was there! You turn back to the
huge German, whose eyes are fixed on yours. Whatever happens, you can’t let the
Nazis acquire the orb! What will you do?

If you have the Juan de Grujillo’s journal (section 42), then go to 57.
If not, you can try to Sneakily reason with the man. (Roll to Overcome against +2).
If you tie or succeed, go to 58.

If you fail, go to 73.

28b) “And speaking of time, mine freund, I must be off to claim the orb!” the blonde
German announces. “But don’t worry,” he adds sinisterly, “Hans here will make sure
you are well taken care of!” The giant Nazi nods grimly as the smaller man waves a
mock farewell and trudges off through the brush laughing as he makes his way east.
With a wicked smile Hans approaches you cracking his knuckles with each step. He
throws a fist, but you duck unexpectedly. Before he can land another blow, you bring
a knee up to his chin and send him reeling backwards. With your bonds already
loosened, you wriggle free of the ropes and face off against the enormous brute.

Go to 2.
29) A day later and you find yourself sitting all alone in the watering hole of a local
fishing village. You’ve been through a lot in the last 48 hours, but you came out of all
of it with your skin (mostly) intact. The orb is gone, but there’s always more treasure
waiting to be discovered just around the corner. As you are finishing off your last shot
of whiskey for the night, a short bespectacled man with two hired thugs enters and
approaches you. “Guten Abend!” the man says with a strong German accent, “I
believe you have something I would like to acquire.” Cutting to the chase, you
respond, “If you’re still looking for the orb, it’s too late.” The man snaps his fingers
and the biggest thug grabs you by the collar. “Ok, ok!” you relinquish. You reach into
your pocket and pull out a map. The spectacled man grabs it, overcome with glee.
Gesturing to the thugs, the three exit the bar, leaving you all alone to finish your drink.
You hold up the real map, the one Werther gave you, letting out a hearty laugh. When
the bar keep comes to collect your glasses, he asks if they got what they wanted. Real-
izing that at that very moment, the thugs are probably being chased around the jungle
by jaguars, bullet ants, and a giant anaconda or two, you turn to the bartender and
reply, “Oh, I think they got just what they deserve!”

You have completed the adventure and accomplished a minor milestone. To learn
what that means for your character, go to the Aftermath.

30) You just manage to duck your head as a dart whizzes past you. Before you can
act, you see a lithe, shadowy figure vanish into the brush.

Go to 51.

31) You tumble headlong into the room. As you begin to pick yourself up off the
ground, your hand presses down on floor and you hear a *click* off in the distance.
From the mouth of the stone serpent, you watch in horror as glowing magma begins to
drip, then pour onto the floor! You must act quickly, or be burned alive. Do you:

Quickly try to climb onto one of the carvings on the wall? (Roll to Overcome against
+4). If you tie or succeed, go to 48.
If you have an Aspect like “Because I worked in the circus as a child, I can perform an
amazing acrobatic stunt once per game session,” you may Invoke it now. Go to 48.

Otherwise, go to 50.

32) You recognize the boy’s simple clothing as a sign that he is part of the Lacandon
tribe. In broken words, you try to establish communication. “Greetings, young one!”
you say. “And to you as well,” the boy responds cautiously. “Those men…,” you say
nodding with your head towards the tent curiously. “Bad men!” The boy says in
disgust. “Came to village. Took everything. “ You reason “If you free me, I will make
sure they pay. You have my word!” The boy hesitates, then pulls out a knife and
approaches you. His attention is stolen away, however, when he sees a gleaming
whistle on the ground. Quick either:

Flashily try to win the boy’s sympathy with the whistle. (Roll to Overcome against
+1). If you tie or succeed, go to 67.
Sneakily convince the boy not to touch the whistle. (Roll to Overcome against a +3).
If you tie or succeed, go to 44.
If you fail either way, go to 46.
33) You reach into the pool and break off a large chunk of quartz crystals; their facets
reflecting in the clear water. “These crystals will fetch a pretty penny!” you think (you
are able to pocket around $16,000).

Go to 27.

34) Within a few hours, the steamboat comes to halt in a small fishing village. Nestled
on the outskirts of a long strip of sandy beach, you are one of only a few people who
could identify this part of the Yucatan as host to one of the world’s greatest hidden
treasures. You disembark and make your way up the gang plank. Out of the corner of
your eye, you notice the two Germans, one blonde with an eye patch, and the other a
hulking brute, as they begin to follow you. Quickly, you duck behind a pile of crates,
hoping to lose the two. After circling back, you decide to put some distance between
you and the Germans so you can have time to think and plan your next move. You
carefully make your way through a thick patch of palm trees and work your way back
north. Soon, you are walking along the shoreline at a distance of several miles from
the boat. “I guess I gave them the slip!” you think to yourself.

Go to 25.

35) You find yourself in a dim room, tiny shafts of light cascade down from pin-sized
holes in the ceiling high above you. Behind you, where only a moment before was the
entry to the pyramid, is now a solid stone wall. Facing forward, you see the passage
curves off gradually to the right. Along the far wall is a fearsome statue of a Mayan
god of the underworld, with eyes wide and teeth bared, his mouth is stretched open as
if in fear or terrible pain. What do you do?

Carefully examine the room for traps? (Roll to Overcome against a +4). If you tie or
succeed, go to 8.
Forcefully try to break through the wall behind you and escape? (Roll to Overcome
against a +6). If you tie or succeed, go to 43.

If you fail either way, go to 47.

36) Two weeks have passed since your adventures in the Yucatan and you somehow
managed to hold onto the orb. Your arrival to the big city was mostly uneventful,
although you did occasionally get the feeling that someone was watching you the
whole time. You finally sit down with the head curator of the museum of antiquities,
anxious to share in the excitement of your journey, when suddenly there is a hard
knock at the door. When it opens, a gaggle of federal agents walk through. After a
brief introduction, they carefully place the orb into a lead-lined crate and begin
heading for the exit. You throw yourself in front of the main federal agent, demanding
to know their intentions for the orb. He looks up at you dryly and exclaims, “We’re
all aware of your concern for the safe-keeping of the orb. All I can assure you of is that
we will devote our top men to investigating its power. The United States government
thanks you for your cooperation. Good day.” And with that, a burly agent shoves you
to one side and you watch as the agents climb back into their limousines and drive
away.

You have completed the adventure and accomplished a minor milestone. To learn
what that means for your character, go to the Aftermath.
37) “You won’t get away with this!” you cry out, trying to stall the German long
enough to loosen the ropes. “Oh, I do believe you are mistaken,” says the German
mockingly. By this time tomorrow, Hans and I will be in possession of the orb of
perfection, and you, my friend… you will be food for the ants!” “What ants?” you
begin to say, but then you see it; a giant mound out of the corner of your eye. “Once
the sun sets, the ants will come out to feast,” he says, maliciously punching you in the
gut, “You will be our offering to the gods, eh? Like Herr Shakespeare says, ’A pound
of flesh!’” You spit up blood, coughing and gasping as the two Germans gather up
their equipment and forge a path into the heart of the jungle. You desperately try to
free yourself as the sun begins to set, but do you have what it takes? You may:

Carefully try to untie the ropes that bind you. (Roll to Overcome against +2). If you
tie or succeed, go to 70b.
Forcefully use all your remaining strength to break free (Roll to Overcome against a
+4). If you tie or succeed, go to 70b.

If you fail either roll, you watch in horror as giants bullet ants emerge from the mound
and swarm over you. Within a few minutes, you are reduced to bones! You have been
Taken Out of the game in the worst way possible (You’re dead!). Go to the Introduc-
tion and begin again with a new character.

38) You continue on through the tunnel. Every few yards, you see discarded rusty
trinkets and tiny bits of tattered clothing, as if someone were leaving a trail as they
walked. The tunnel narrows to the thickness of a man, before splitting again. To your
left is a tunnel sloping downwards, to your right the tunnel opens up gradually and you
can hear the faint sound of water dripping.

If you want to explore the left tunnel, go to 12.

If you want to follow the right tunnel, go to 72.

39) You approach the section of wall where the serpent has cast its shadow. The
unearthly glow surrounding the the jet black of the shadow gives off a stench like
sulphur. You reach out to touch the inky black surface and to your surprise, your hand
passes right through! Mustering all your courage, you leap through the black hole and
into the unknown!

Go to 3.

40) For the next two days, you won’t let the orb leave your sight. You finally manage
to haggle your way into a fishing boat headed for Havana and implore the captain to
set sail as soon as possible. The next day, you are aboard the decrepit fishing schooner,
when a violent storm comes up. “All hands on deck!” the captain cries out, as the tiny
crew desperately rushes to and fro. “You’d better strap yourself down!” the captain
warns you, as intense gail force winds whip the boat back and forth. Just as you are
about to tie yourself down, an enormous tidal wave crashes down on the boat. You
watch in total anguish as the orb is wrenched from your grasp and slips into the
turbulent waters below. “No!” you cry out, almost leaping after the artifact, but the
captain manages to hold you back. The boat finally breaks apart as a whirlpool threat-
ens to suck everything and everyone down with it. For two days you and a few
survivors drift along until a U.S. Naval vessel spots you off the coast of the Florida
Keys. The commanding officer of the cruiser comes to greet you in your cabin, after
you’re pulled aboard, “That was quite a storm we had there, wouldn’t you agree?
You’re lucky to be alive,” he states wryly adding, “You must’ve had quite an adven-
ture!” You chuckle in between sips of coffee, shaking your head in reply, “You have
no idea!”

You have completed the adventure and accomplished a minor milestone. To learn
what that means for your character, go to the Aftermath.

41) You search the ground for clues that will aid you. Coming up empty handed, you
return to the foot of the steps and ponder your options.

Go to 18.

42) “I, Juan de Grujillo, in the year of Our Lord 1516…” begins the first entry by the
journal’s author, evidently an early Spanish explorer. The text reveals that the man
served under Hernandez de Cordoba, a conquistador who is well known for having
perished the following year at the hands of the Mayans. The journal goes into detail
about how Cordoba and his men, including Grujillo, met with the leader of a Lacandon
tribe who told them of the legend of the orb. The chief warned them, however, that any
mortal man who came into direct contact with the orb “would most certainly perish”
and that only a god was capable of wielding its power. Ignoring the warnings and
intent on gaining its power as well as enslaving indians on the mainland, Cordoba led
his troops deep into the jungle towards the location of Tulikak’s pyramid. The party
was ambushed and only a few, including Grujillo, managed to escape. Apparently
Grujillo, who was separated from the rest, fled into a network of caves and became
lost. The last passage of the journal reads, “And so because of the greed of Cordoba,
we have all paid the ultimate price…. I have wandered the tunnels for days, unable to
find a way out. I pray to God that he may have mercy on my soul.” You close the
journal, tucking it carefully in with the rest of your belongings, and advance into the
next tunnel.

Go to 85.

43) Picking up a small boulder at your feet, you begin to chip away at the wall behind
you. Somehow, you manage to find a weak spot in the stone, pounding it again and
again with the huge rock. Soon it gives way and you breath in the fresh air. You turn
to examine the other door.

Go to 39.

44) “I wouldn’t do that!” you say in the boy’s native tongue, as he brings the whistle
close to his lips, “It’s full of evil spirits.” The boy looks gob smacked and tosses the
instrument to the side. Working swiftly, he cuts the bonds loose and stands back as you
get your bearings.

Go to 68.
45) Just as you are about to act, the tent flap is pulled aside and two familiar men
emerge. You glance back at the pile of loot and notice the boy has already fled. You
recognize the Germans who were in the boat with you earlier, but they have traded
their crisp white suits for khaki pants, jack boots, and pith helmets. “We were wonder-
ing when you would join us!” says one of the Germans, a middle-aged spindly man
with a shock of blonde hair and a patch over one eye. He pulls out a stopwatch and
checks the time, while the other German, a bald, brawny man with enormous biceps
and a handlebar mustache holds back. “Do you know what time it is?” the blonde
German asks rhetorically. “No. Of course not, the sun is hidden by the trees…” he
points a finger upwards, “The summer solstice, the longest day of the year! The
legend is that only on that day, can you see the entrance to Tulikak’s tomb.” He steps
into the crackling fire, scattering ash and sparks as he saunters over to you. “I must
thank you for bringing the map to us! Without the coordinates of the king’s crypt, we
would never have known how important the time… is…!” As he states the last bit, he
jabs a finger in your sternum. What do you do?

Sneakily try to bluff your way out of the situation? (Roll to Overcome against a +2).
If you tie or succeed, go to 87.
Quickly try to break free from the ropes and escape? (Roll to Overcome against a +3).
If you tie or succeed, go to 28b.

If you try neither or fail at your attempt, go to 37.

46) The boy reaches down and plucks the whistle off the jungle floor. Curiously, he
brings it to his lips and blows. The shrill sound echoes loud through the jungle canopy
and the boy drops the instrument in surprise. The figures in the tent immediately
straighten up as the boy dashes off into the bushes.

Go to 45.
47) Realizing there is no turning back, you breathe deeply advancing into the room.
After two steps, you hear a *click* and the sound of stone sliding on stone and watch
in horror as a swarm of giant spiders pour forth from the statue’s gaping mouth. In a
display of aggression, they rear up on their hind legs, before rushing to attack. What
do you do?

Cleverly light a torch using materials on hand? (Roll to Overcome against +4). If you
tie or succeed, go to 96.
Forcefully try to crush the spiders? (Roll to Overcome against +4). If you tie or
succeed, go to 92.

If you fail either way, go to 84.

48) You have seconds, before the floor is covered with searing lava. You swiftly latch
onto one of the stone reliefs along the wall and pull yourself up off the floor just as the
lava rushes past. Inch by agonizing inch, you work your way forward, but the heat
from the lava below is almost too much to bare. With one desperate move, you leap
onto the back of the statue. You see a stone lever on its back and pull. The lava quick-
ly begins to drain from the room. After a few minutes, you carefully climb off the
statue and gingerly make your way along the corridor beyond.

Go to 91.
49) You are beginning to feel like you are mercifully lost, when you spot a dim light
up ahead. You notice the air becomes warmer as the tunnel slowly curves upwards.
At last, you break through a thick cluster of vines and cautiously step out onto the
jungle floor.

Go to 28.

50) You desperately reach up to grab hold of one of the stone reliefs along the wall.
Digging in, you lift your weight off the floor, just as the lava flows over the spot where
you were standing. You begin to pull yourself toward the statue, when you hand slips
and you fall backwards into the pool of lava! You have just been Taken Out. You
must roll up a new character and begin again at the Introduction.

51) You give off a heavy sigh and begin to climb a tall palm next to you. In a few
moments, you are staring out over a vast area. You know from the map, that the
location of the pyramid is very near. “Eureka!” you exclaim, spotting the iconic stone
peak of an ancient structure off in the distance. In all the excitement, you nearly lose
you balance, just barely grabbing hold of a palm branch.

Quickly roll to Defend against +3. If you tie or succeed, go to 56.

If you fail, go to 65.

52) “Untie this cretin, Hans!” says the blonde German authoritatively. With grim
reluctance, the huge man reaches down and unties the ropes holding you captive. You
rub the burns on your wrists and collect yourself, “Grab your gear and follow me!” you
command. You lead the two Nazis along a path through the jungle. Soon, you reach
the river’s edge which you begin to follow upstream. You start to sweat, knowing you
can only keep the ruse up so long before the Nazi's realize you’re bluffing. “There’s
an entrance to a cave somewhere up ahead,” you exclaim. “I don’t see any cave on
the map,” says the blonde Nazi. “I tell you it‘s all lies, Herr Schmidt!” Hans bellows
as he lumbers towards you ready to break you in two!

Go to 93.

53) You stare closely at the map. Your mind goes back to what you know of the legend
of Tulikak. “Of course!” you say, slapping your forehead. Xiuhtecuhtli was the god
of the Mayan underworld and was always depicted in human form. “The left portal
must be an entrance,’ you decide. To find out:

Go to 22.

54) At your feet lies a skeleton draped in ancient rags. It has one hand clutched firmly
around its own neck and in the other hand, it carries a bag. Around its neck is a
turquoise medallion. You surmise that the poor fellow must’ve been sealed in by
accident, when the villagers buried their false god.

If one of your Aspects is “I owe a lot of people a lot of money,” you have no qualms
about taking the skeleton’s treasure (a collection of jewels worth $10,000). Go to 55.
55) You advance to within inches of the orb, determined to claim it for yourself. Just
as you are about to touch it you hear a familiar voice cry out, “HALT!” From the
shadows, the form of a Nazi with blonde hair and an eye patch, slowly emerges. You
see the luger pistol he is apparently so fond of aimed squarely at your chest. It is clear
from how he moves, that he has been through a harrowing journey, with cuts, burns,
and bruises all over his body. “You thought you could outsmart me, eh?” the sullen
German rasps, “But you would be very mistaken!” The Nazi steps closer into the light
and you see the look of madness etched into his cruel features. What do you do?

Sneakily try to deceive the Nazi? (Roll to Overcome against a +3). If you tie or
succeed, go to 62. If you fail, go to 77.
Forcefully try to wrestle his pistol away? (Roll to Overcome against a +5). If you tie
or succeed, go to 66. If you fail, go to 86.

56) You carefully make your way down the palm tree, the map nestled firmly in your
pocket. When you arrive on solid land, you start the long journey inland in the
direction of the pyramid.

Go to 79.

57) “The man who had the map, Werther Gran. Why did he have to die?” you ask,
genuinely curious. “Shut up, you!” the large Nazi grunts back. “Is it really worth it?”
you continue, “To trade your life for momentary power?” With a look of confusion,
the Nazi stares more intensely at you. “What do you mean? What are you getting at?”
he asks insistently. “If you saw the map, you must’ve seen the name of Hernandez de
Cordoba?” you lead on. “Yes?” he stutters back, the tension in his voice set to brim
over. “Cordoba’s men all met a horrible fate after attempting to claim the orb! No man
can touch it and live. It’s pure evil!” At this, the German turns towards the pyramid,
calling out a warning to his companion. What do you do?

Try to Quickly wrestle the gun away from him? (Roll to Overcome against +4). If
you succeed, go to 74.

If you fail, the Nazi spots you before you can make a move. Go to 73.

58) “Your friend is mad, you know?” you blurt out, searching for a weak link in the
man’s psychological armor. “If he gets hold of the orb, your precious Furher will
never see it. But guess who they’ll come after looking for answers… ? You!” “Shut
up!” the giant Nazi shouts. It seems like you’ve only made him angrier.

Go to 73.

59) The more you kick, the more the German's grip increases. You shriek in horror as
the hole clamps down like stone teeth on your leg. A cold sensation creeps up your
body and you realize you are slowly being turned to stone! You try to give out one
final gasp, but the scream is caught in your throat as the last of your flesh is
transformed forever! You have been Taken Out. You must roll up a new character
and begin again at the Introduction.
60) You spend the following day lounging on the beach of a nearby fishing village. A
part of you is relieved that the orb has been destroyed, but a part of you wonders “What
if?” While you’re busy soaking in the suns rays, you see a bottle wash up on the beach.
Retrieving it, you realize there is a message enclosed! You quickly pull out the letter,
anxious to see if it is a map to lost treasure, a ransom note, or perhaps a secret telegraph
message from the United States of some other governing body. Feverishly opening the
letter, you read the the words aloud, “Congratulations! You have just completed a
minor milestone. To learn what that means for your character, go to the Aftermath.”

Well, what are you waiting for? Proceed to the Aftermath.

61) “You don’t want his death on your hands!” you say, placing a hand on the boy’s
shoulder. He backs away, lowering the bow. With tears rushing down his face, he
embraces you. Then stopping a moment to collect his belongings, the boy disappears
into the dense jungle bidding you a final farewell. You take a few moments to bind the
giant to a nearby tree, then gathering up the map, you head into the thicket yourself,
intent on reaching the tomb before your adversaries

Go to 79.

62) “Beware!” you warn, “Attempting to move the orb will only bring the wrath of the
gods down upon you! The Nazi is startled at your harrowing message, pausing for a
brief moment before madness tears away the last vestiges of reason. ”Ha, ha, ha!” he
chuckles, “Do you really think your threats will decieve me?!” Only men as pure as I
are worthy of such an honor. Nothing will stop me from obtaining its power!”

Go to 80.

63) You slip and fall as the walls around you begin to lurch violently back-and-forth.
You twist around suddenly, watching in horror as a huge section of ceiling caves in,
pinning you to the ground. Before you have a chance to pull yourself free, another
wall collapses, killing you instantly. You have been Taken Out. Go to the Introduction
and begin again with a new character.

64) You make your way across the bridge with the shouts of Nazis hot on your heels.
When you are about two thirds of the way across, you turn back to see Schmidt
training his gun on you!

You must Quickly try to dodge the attack (Roll to Defend against +4). If you tie or
succeed, go to 69.

If you fail, you take a bullet in the arm! (You gain a Mild Consequence from loss of
blood and a -2 to all Approaches for the remainder of the game.) Go to 69.

65) Your weight is too much for the slender palm and it snaps under the force. You
plummet several feet to the sandy beach below and are knocked unconscious.

Go to 21.

66) You lunge at the man, knocking him off his feet with the fury of your assault.
Grabbing hold of the gun, you twist it free and drive your elbow into his jaw. But as
you back away, you accidentally trip over a pile of bones scattered in the chamber and
the gun goes flying. The Nazi springs up and has collected his pistol, before you can
do anything about it. He gives out a triumphant laugh, before approaching the orb to
claim his prize.

Go to 80.
67) You see that the boy has an interest in the shiny wind instrument. Seeing his
confusion, you beckon to him and he places it on your lips. You blow a couple times,
emitting a clicking sound that closely mimics the happy purring of a toucan. The boy
smiles, delighted in the trick, then wastes no time in freeing you.

Go to 68.

68) You shush the boy with a quick wave of your hand, then point towards the
commotion in the tent. “I need to get that map back,” you think to yourself as you and
the boy track the movement of the figures inside the tent. From your vantage point, it
looks as though the two figures are hunched over something (probably the map) and
you observe that one of them is busy puffing away on a cigar, as smoke rises steadily
from the entrance. You quickly scan the loot collected by the Germans “I’ve an
idea!” you whisper to your companion. But before you can share it, you hear a sound
from a few yards away.

Roll one FATE die.

If you roll a blank or -1, go to 75.

If you roll a +1, go to 83.

69) A bullet whizzes past you as you work your way to the opposite side of the river.
Just as you step off the bridge, you turn back to see Hans plunge into the river below
as the full weight of his large frame finally snaps the rope in two! You turn back to the
path, keeping your head low, as you make your way up a steep incline and disappear
behind the waterfall. What do you find on the other side?

Go to 76.

70) Perforations in the armor make it clear that the soldier must’ve been badly wound-
ed when he entered the cave. The crucifix he clasps is ornate gold encrusted with
emeralds (you may take the crucifix, which is worth $15,000). The rest of the skeleton
is unremarkable.

Continue on to 23.

70b) You tear the ropes away just as the ants begin to swarm around you, biting and
stinging you mercilessly (you have the Mild Consequence “stung by ants” and you
have a penalty of -1 for all Approaches for the remainder of the adventure). With all
your remaining strength, you frantically pull yourself up the tree. You grab hold of a
vine and swing into the flowing river at your back. The stinging fury of the ants is
replaced by the cool rush of water as you are carried downstream. When you know the
threat has passed, you climb out of the water and head east through the dense jungle en
route to the pyramid. After a few hours of hiking, you break through the dense brush
and come face to face with the ancient temple! “At last!” you think, “I’ve found it!”
But can you be sure? To find out:

Go to 28.
71) You trip and fall into the rapidly moving water. The Nazis fire into the river, but
the bullets whiz passed. You spot a cave opening in the side of the river and quickly
swim inside. The cave opens up into an underwater corridor. You swim as fast as you
can, trying to conserve the small amount of air in your lungs. A school of piranhas
notice you and begin to swim in your direction. You are bitten a few times, which
draws blood (Check one Stress box), but you are able to shake off the fish and pull
away. Just before you run out of breath, you emerge into an underground cave. You
climb out of the pool and swallow the sweat air in large gulps. You look back and see
the fish circling in frustration of having been denied their intended meal. “I guess I’m
not going back that way!” you reason. Turning around, you see that there is a tunnel
going off to the right and one that leads to your left.

If you want to follow the left tunnel, go to 27.

I you want to go down the left tunnel, go to 12.

72) You descend through the tunnel for several minutes, the soft glow of algae and
mushrooms lighting your way. After awhile, the tunnel turns sharply to the right and
you enter a chamber filled with stalactites. As you are walking, your foot bumps into
something. You stoop down to pick up the object at your feet; an old, musty
leather-bound journal. Carefully, you begin to leaf through its tattered pages.

You may Cleverly try to decipher the words of the journal. (Roll to Overcome +0). If
you tie or succeed, go to 42.

If you fail, go to 81.

73) “You cannot trick Hans!” the Nazi sneers, shoving you to the ground. He leans in
to finish you off, then just as he has his hands around your neck, the ground starts to
rumble. You both watch as the pyramid begins to cave inward. From the dark entrance
emerges the blonde German, the orb raised high above his head. As you watch, the orb
begins to glow bright green. “Schmidt!” the German cries out, turning to scale the
stone steps. “Wait!” you call out, but the Nazi is already too far gone. The stone steps
suddenly rise from their resting places and a vortex of flying mud and debris forms
around the glowing orb. The two Germans are caught up in the vortex as well, which
quickly swallows up the entire pyramid as it vanishes in a blast of intense light.

If you have the Aspect, “I need the orb to open a gateway to another dimension.” or
“I’m gonna be rich, when I finally get my hands on this thing,” go to 90.
If not, go to 97.

74) You reach up and snatch the gun away from the distracted German He turns back
toward you, with a sadistic grin. “Do you really think I would let you grab hold of a
loaded gun? Hah!” You pull the trigger, and hear the hollow *click* as you attempt
to fire the pistol. It is indeed empty of bullets!

Go to 73.

75) From the brush emerges a jaguar. It sniffs around, then gives out a low growl that
alerts the two men inside the tent. You circle around to the other side of the tent as one
man emerges. “Hans!” shouts the man, who holds ups a fierce-looking luger pistol,
“There’s game in this area. I’ve always wanted a leopard skin for my collection.
Hurry!” Without pausing to check on you, the man races after the big cat as it darts off
into the jungle. A much bigger man, around 6 1/2 feet tall, emerges from the tent and
starts lumbering after the first. Slung behind his back is an elephant gun. You wait a
few minutes, then make your way into the tent. You quickly grab the map and make a
hasty retreat back to the safety of the jungle. You call out for the boy, but he is
nowhere to be found.

Go to 79.

76) Having fled behind the relative safety of the waterfall, you find yourself in a large
tunnel that leads off into semi-darkness. Advancing several yards, the tunnel splits in
2 directions.

If you choose the right tunnel, go to 12.

If you choose the left tunnel, go to 72.

77) “I wouldn’t touch that, if I were you!” you warn the Nazi “Your threats are
meaningless to me,” he replies, walking up to the orb.

Go to 80.
78) You stand silent, while the boy leans forward to deliver a death shot to the sleeping
giant. Between heavy breathing and gritted teeth, you see tears begin to stream down
his face. After a tense moment, the boy stands up, spitting and wiping the tears from
his eyes. “I am not like them,” he says, “I will not kill!” He turns to you, an expres-
sion of relief on his face as if the weight of the world has just been lifted. Then gather-
ing up his things, he disappears into the jungle. You collect the map from what
remains of the tent and, before the other man has a chance to return, head off in the
opposite direction towards what you hope is the tomb.

Go to 79.

79) Armed with the map, you work your way through dense brush. The heat from the
sun creating a haze that threatens to choke you. You know you are on the right path as
he jungle floor opens up, revealing what appears to be the remains of a courtyard.
Several large stone slabs flank a raised dais. “The Well of the Serpent!” you say out
loud, glancing down at the marker duplicated on the map. A broad canopy looms over
the raised platform, providing much needed shade. You stop to rest and gather your
strength. Leaning back against a large palm tree, you rest your back against its rough
bark. Suddenly, you hear a hissing sound from nearby.

You must Quickly try to dodge an attack (Roll to Defend against a +1). If you tie or
succeed, go to 4.

If you fail, go to 13.

80) “And now, my friend, it is time for me to take… WHAT IS MINE!!!” the Nazi
bellows, as he grabs hold of the orb lifting it high into the air. For a moment he cackles
with glee, as his body begins to glow bright green. Then suddenly he stops. “What’s
happening to me?!” he cries out, dropping the orb and staggering back. You watch
from a distance, with hands shielding you from the intense light. For a few moments,
he staggers back, his skeleton showing through his illuminated flesh, then crying out
is a blood-curdling shriek, he disappears in a flash of light that momentarily blinds
you. Before you can fully recover, you feel the ground shaking beneath you. The floor
begins to split apart as you struggle to maintain your footing. You look up just in time
to see the orb as it disappears down a crack in the floor. “Earthquake!” you think, “The
place is falling apart!” What do you do?

Quickly try to retrieve the orb? (Roll to Overcome against +5). If you tie or succeed,
go to 95.
Carefully try to work your way back through the corridor? (Roll to Overcome against
+2). If you tie or succeed, go to 98.

If you fail either way, go to 63.

81) In frustration, you realize the pages of the journal are too badly stained and
covered with mold to make out any of the words. Tossing the book to the ground, you
continue on to the end of the tunnel.

Go to 85.

82) You see on the map that the temple lies somewhere in a section of jungle to the
east. You gather up your belongings, and all the courage you can muster, and begin
your journey!

Go to 79.

83) It turns out the sound was coming from the pile of loot. “What luck!” you say to
yourself. You explain to the boy that inside a basket among the loot is a southamerican
rattlesnake. You whisper your plan to the boy. Nodding, he stealthily collects the
basket and moves to the front of the tent. You position yourself on the other side of the
tent and prepare to give the signal. With all your breath, you blow into the whistle you
and the boy found in the loot pile. It emits a high shriek. The smaller of the two
figures rushes out first. The boy drops the basket over his head, the rattler coiling its
body around the man, and screaming out in horror, he races off into the jungle. The
larger man turns and punches you through the fabric of the tent, knocking you flat on
your back. In the next moment, he rips through the tent and towers above you. What
will you do?
Forcefully engage the giant Nazi in hand-to-hand combat? (Roll to Overcome against
a +3). If you tie or succeed, go to 2.
Flashily try to distract the big man long enough for the boy to collect the map? (Roll
to Overcome against a +2). If you tie or succeed, go to 88.

If you fail either way, go to 89.

84) The spiders swarm around you, biting and stinging mercilessly. Within seconds
you are dead. You have just been Taken Out. You must roll up a new character and
begin again at the Introduction.

85) The corridor opens up into a larger chamber with walls that slope upwards at a
height of more than three stories. Stalactites slowly collect water into small pools at
your feet. Along the far wall of the chamber, a skeleton leans back clutching a crucifix
in its bony hands. The skeleton wears the armor of a 16th century Spanish soldier,
with dents and scratches revealing evidence of at least one major battle. There is a
another passageway leading up at the far end of the chamber. What do you do?

If you want to examine the skeleton further, go to 70.

If you want to continue into the next passage, go to 23.

86) You attempt to reach for the gun, but the Nazi is too quick. Before you know it,
he has emptied the entire clip into your chest. You have just been Taken Out. You
must roll up a new character and begin again at the Introduction.

87) “Go ahead and act smug, Nazi You won’t get very far without the key.” The
startled look of surprise on the German’s face tells you everything you need to know.
“Oh, Werther didn’t tell you about the key? Maybe you should have let him live a
while longer, instead of killing him in cold blood—!” “Silence!” the blonde German
shouts, slapping you with gloved fist. “Tell me now, where is this key? Answer now,
or you DIE!” he says pulling his luger from the holster at his side and points it directly
at your heart. “Ah, aah!” you say, “Kill me now and you’ll never get the orb.” The
German backs off reluctantly. “Tell me something, Herr Mac. Are you really content
goose-stepping through all this jungle for the Fuhrer?” you ask, nodding towards the
swastika band around the German's arm. You quickly continue before he has a chance
to get angry, “Here’s the deal,” you barter,”I lead you to the key, we find the orb and
you and I can split the money when we sell it to the highest bidder.” “It’s a bluff!” the
brawny one mutters, moving quick to snap your neck. “Wait!” says the blond one,
“This poor wretch may have a point…”

Go to 52.
88) “You’re a lot bigger than your pictures!” you taunt the giant as he approaches you,
fists raised. You dart back-and-forth, keeping just out of range as the giant swings
once and then again. Each swing gets closer and closer and you realize it’s only a
matter of time before the huge Nazi lands a blow. You glance only for a split second
in the direction of the tent, but the boy is nowhere to be seen. In that instant, the giant
grabs you, pulling you in for a bear hug. You hear the whiz of an arrow, as the hulking
man is struck in the shoulder. He cries out, dropping you and then whirls around to
face the boy. The boy turns and runs. You watch as the giant lumbers forward and
catches his head on a low-hanging branch, knocking himself senseless. The boy
comes up and draws an arrow to finish the job. What do you do?

If you have an Aspect like “The Nazis are holding my family hostage”, maybe you
want to keep him alive. In that case, go to 61.

If you don’t care what happens to the man, go to 78.

89) You size up your opponent who is easily a foot taller than you. He lunges, catching
you in his enormous hands and begins to squeeze. Quickly, the breath is squeezed out
of your lungs and the last thing you see before you are Taken Out is the cold gray eyes
of the man in front of you. (You’re character has died and you must roll up another.
When you have done so, you are ready to begin anew. Go to the Introduction and start
again.)

90) You rush forward, hoping against hope that the orb is still intact. Then you see it,
lying at the center of what used to be the pyramid is the orb, a pulsating, green sphere
the size of a grapefruit. You scoop it up, confident that your prize will bring you
unlimited power and riches. But just as you begin to feel a surge of power, the feeling
is replaced with excruciating pain. You look down at your feet, which have begun to
shrivel. Horrified, you watch as the orb transforms you into pure energy, then absorbs
you into itself. Your last thought is “Gee. Maybe I shouldn't have been so greedy!”
You have just been Taken Out. You must create a new character and begin again at
the Introduction.

91) You sweep cobwebs from your path as you slowly advance along the dark
corridor. Soon, you see a green glow flickering off the walls ahead of you. You
emerge into a large chamber with four elaborately carved pillars flanking a stone
sarcophagus. On one end of the receptacle is a large stone bowl with a green fire, its
flames licking rhythmically at the stale air. On the other end of the crypt is a grape-
fruit-size emerald sphere nestled on top of a stone pedestal. “The Orb of Perfection!”
you whisper with delight. But just as you are about to advance closer, you notice
something shiny out of the corner of your eye.

If you would like to examine the shiny object, go to 54.

If you would rather examine the orb, go to 55.
92) Picking up a large stone at your feet, you prepare to square off against the spiders.
The first one leaps at you and you mash it against the wall with one swift strike.
One-by-one, you pummel the creatures and soon there is a thick mire of ooze and
crushed bodies scattered around the room. The remaining spiders disperse, as you turn
to face the horror that awaits you in the corridor.

Go to 91.

93) Suddenly from out of the jungle, a volley of arrows sends the three of you scatter-
ing. “Savages!” Schmidt cries out firing with his luger in the direction of the arrows.
You waste no time, but make a break for it rushing headlong into the wild thicket
ahead. From behind you, you hear the heavy footsteps of Hans and Schmidt as they
try to race after you. “You can’t get away!” shouts Schmidt as you emerge from the
thicket and stand facing a rickety rope bridge crossing over the river. Beyond the
bridge, you trace the path as it winds its way around a steep cliff and disappears behind
a waterfall. What do you do?

Carefully examine the bridge to make sure it is safe? (Roll to Create an Advantage
against a +0). If you tie or succeed, go to 99.
Quickly clamber across the bridge? (Roll to Overcome against +4). If you tie or
succeed, go to 64.
Sneakily hide in the bushes and hope the Nazis don’t see you? (Roll to Overcome
against +3). If you tie or succeed, go to 100.

If you fail at any of these, go to 71.

94) The journey to your village is a long and arduous one, but eventually you make it.
The people greet you with open arms and cheering. The orb is placed in a safe location
out of the reach of any who would dare use it for their own evil ends and you and your
tribe celebrate long into the night.

You have completed the adventure and accomplished a minor milestone. To learn
what that means for your character, go to the Aftermath.

95) To your delight, you see that the orb has only fallen a few feet into a crevice “Got
it!” You cry out, grasping the heavy jeweled orb and pulling it to your chest. Before
you have a second to think, however, your body begins to glow. In another instant,
unimagined pain courses through you and you scream in agony as your body is
reduced to atoms. You have just been Taken Out. (You’re character has died and you
must create another. When you have done so, you are ready to begin anew. Go to the
Introduction and start again.)

96) You brandish the makeshift torch in the direction of the spiders, who angrily
scatter as you slowly work your way towards the far end of the room. As you turn right
into the corridor the spiders disperse, leaving you to face whatever unknown threat lies
at the center of the temple.

Go to 91.
97) When the dust settles, you approach the center of where the pyramid stood.
Smoking with soot and ash, the grapefruit-sized orb appears to be the only remaining
sign of Tulikak’s tomb. You tear off a large strip of cloth and cautiously wrap the orb
tight, making sure not to make direct contact with its surface. Then, gathering up your
strength, you begin the journey home.

If you have the Aspect, “My village must obtain the orb to ward off evil,” go to 94.
If you have the Aspect, “It belongs in a museum!” go to 36.
If you have neither, go to 40.

98) You hold onto the crumbling walls, inching your way back through the corridor.
You round the corner just in time to see that the wall you entered through has complet-
ed caved inward and daylight streams in from beyond. Gathering every last bit of
energy, you scramble through the opening and make your way to the bottom of the
structure. With heavy breathing, you watch as the pyramid begins to glow a faint
green color. Shielding your eyes, you take cover as the structure is sucked inwards
towards its center, sending dust and debris in all directions. When the dust settles and
the air begins to clear, you stare in stunned silence at the empty spot where the pyramid
once stood. The orb is now nowhere to be found.

If you have an Aspect like “It belongs in a museum!” or

“I need the orb to open a gateway to another dimension.” or
“I’m gonna be rich, when I finally get my hands on this thing.” Go to 29.

If you have one of the following Aspects or something similar:

“I just want to know its secrets.” or
“The orb must be destroyed or all life will perish!” or
“My village must obtain the orb to ward off evil.” Go to 60.

99) You take one step onto the bridge and realize just how fragile it is. The rotting
threads of rope strain precariously under your weight. You pull out a knife and trim
away at the center rope, then carefully work your way back to the safety of the trees.
(In game terms, you have successfully discovered a situation aspect!).

Go to 100.

100) You watch with grim delight as the Nazis rush right past you and begin working
their way across the bridge. When they are both about halfway across, the bridge
snaps sending them plunging into the river below and they are quickly pulled under!
You spot the map as it floats along in the water. Rushing to retrieve it, you manage to
snag the piece of paper with a branch. Pulling it to yourself, you rejoice that it is still
intact! “Hopefully, that’s the last I’ll see of them!” you think, before turning back to
explore the jungle to the east.

Go to 79.
Aftermath

The rules for handling minor milestones are easily adapted for Solo scenarios, like the
one you just completed. Outlined on page 33 of the Fate: Accelerated rulebook, you
typically have 4 choices:

1) You can switch rank for any 2 Approaches.

2) Rename a Secondary Aspect (to reflect a new goal, provide detail about a mission,
or to reflect your status).
3) Exchange one Stunt for a new one.
4) Create an additional Stunt (so you should have a total of three after the adventure).

The change that is likely to make the most sense, based on the free-standing scenario
of your quest for the orb, is to Rename your Secondary Aspect to reflect a new goal or
attitude. For example, if you collected a sizable amount of treasure, you could switch
out “I’m gonna be rich, when I finally get my hands on this thing,” for “People want
what I’ve got.” However, if you feel that a new goal has yet to be defined or you
simply want to update your character in other ways, you are more than welcome to
choose another option. Also, any stress and/or mild consequences (like getting shot in
the arm) that you’ve endured should clear before your next adventure (whether it is
Solo or with a group). Lastly, and I can’t emphasize this enough: Feel free to use your
character in further scenarios, whether they are set in a pulp adventure setting or take
place in other campaign worlds. There will be more Solo adventures published in the
near future, which will utilize elements and story tropes from various genres, while
still allowing for cross pollination (after all, anything can happen in a book, movie, or
TV show). So don’t be held back by the conventions of normal storytelling, but allow
your imagination to soar!
 Sample Character
Name: Clara Stone

Aspects

High Concept : Explorer on the hunt

for the find of the century.
Trouble: A have a map dangerous people want.
Secondary Aspect: The orb belongs in a museum.

Approaches

CAREFUL +3
CLEVER +1
FLASHY +2
FORCEFUL +0
QUICK +2
SNEAKY +1

Description: White female around 30.

Trained as a librarian for a respectable
university, she makes frequent trips across
the ocean in search of lost artifacts.

Refresh: 3
Current
Fate Points:

Stunts

Because I know Ancient Languages, I get +2 to Cleverly

decipher texts and symbols while exploring the ruins.

Because I trained with Houdini as a child,

I can escape any trap once per game session.

Stress Consequences

2 Mild

4 Moderate
1 2 3
6 Severe