00 The Cathectlism

The vast land quaked one night, and the phenomenon persisted until the sky darkened with heavy clouds, veiling the three moons that provided light. Eerie stillness pervaded the air—no wind, no flowing river water, as if time itself had come to a halt. The once vibrant greens lost their color, withering and descending onto the lifeless ground. It was the wrath of the gods, a harbinger of the world's demise. People abandoned their homes, towns, and nations, despite the assistance of magic crystals implanted by the magic tower. The crystals proved insufficient to sustain the immense population spread across the seven regions of the kingdom, divided by parallel portals. Chaos unfolded as the scramble for food intensified, aggravated by the diminishing magical elements in the land and the deepening orange hue of the Kingdom's core. The final shade before the "Tree of Life" turned red, a dire signal marking the impending doom as the world began to crumble. In another world bearing the same name, the souls of significant individuals were transported, losing their memories and living different lives in this fabricated realm. The absence of these key figures plunged the genuine Kingdom into decay, edging closer to its demise. Your journey began when a luminous portal transported you to aid the parallel Kingdom. In the woods, six items hovered before you, and you had to choose two to accompany you on this quest. Unraveling untold stories and deciphering the mysteries of the phenomenon, you served as the catalyst to restore lost souls' memories and bring them back to the original world. The mysterious voice spoke, "Which ones are your choices?" Though nobody was there, the sound seemed to come from above. Choices: A) Wooden Hammer B) Hourglass C) Scroll of Empty Ancient Paper D) Candle with a Handle E) Oil Lamp, without Oil F) Broken Compass Which direction shall you venture: North, West, East, or South?