Cave-In

[knux400]

I'd like to request more information on the crystals!

These crystals are essential in the manufacturing of various devices due to their unique behavior with shreds. You're not sure of the exact science (or possibly magic) behind it, but for some reason shreds are drawn to these crystals. By refining them into various shapes and forms and combining them with other substances, one can control the flow of shreds and harness their energy to power devices. Most machines on Morbit use this principle- in fact, you and Ortho both have a large amount of crystal within you in the form of crystal fiber wires, battery contacts, circuitboards, and other odds and ends.

Shred crystals, as they're commonly known, are typically found in large formations at the lower levels of Morbit's crust, just above or sometimes intersecting with the horror layer. These formations are usually completely covered in stone, but they can sometimes poke out into neighboring caves. These "surface crystals" are generally a decent indicator as to whether larger formations lie underneath the stone. Your job is- was, rather, because you're definitely quitting once you get out of here- to locate those surface crystals and indicate them to the excavation team.

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"Well... It seems like our best option is to just keep walking."
"Didn't Matri just say that wasn't a way out?"
"We don't really have a way out with the materials we have right now, so our best bet is to try and find other survivors. They could have more supplies or more ideas, and besides, people could be in danger. I don't want anyone else..." You involuntarily glance at Ortho. Matri and Exclusit both understand your meaning without forcing you to finish that sentence.

"...I guess that makes sense. But the moment we have a way out, we need to take it. I'm not about to wander around this place looking for every single person that fell down." With that, Exclusit turns and starts forward again.


It seems like you don't have a lot to do during these walks. To pass the time, you could start a conversation, or reflect on your own memories.