Daring Do and The Jeweled Opalby NaptimeChapters1234681011151617181921220 - Start Here579121314201 You are Daring Do, explorer, adventurer, and avid dungeon diver. You scour the globe in search of ancient and long forgotten treasures locked deep within ruined tombs, overgrown temples, and crumbling ruins of long forgotten civilization. Whether its for personal gain or the pursuit of knowledge, you dive head first into danger, ready to tackle any challenge with your skill, wit, and not to mention your trusty whip! Our story begins with you returning from your most recent adventure. For months you had followed clues that lead to a hidden treasure known as the Eye of Luna. It turned out to be one big hoax, unfortunately, leaving you empty handed with hardly any proof that the Eye even existed. Disappointed, you return to your quaint shack in the mountains. A hidden away sanctuary where you relax and regather yourself at the end of your long excursions. It's up here in the chilly alpine heights that you enjoy your solitude, undisturbed and alone. At least...that's what the plan was. You enter your dimly lit cottage and immediately shed the heavy saddle bags that dug into your back. The immense weight drops to the ground with a noisy thud as bits of metal, survival gear and climbing equipment loudly clang together against the dirty wood floor. "Ms. Daring Do, how nice to make your acquaintance," a voice call out from the shadows. Your ears immediately pin point your surprise guest's position around the left corner of the room, right around where you have your favorite lounge chair. >Casually answer back to the mysterious stranger. >Walk across the room and turn on the light before answering your visitor. >Attempt to threaten the unwelcomed intruder and demand that they tell you why they're in your home. >Sling your whip across the room and attempt to incapacitate the intruder. 2BROKEN PATH It would appear that you’ve wandered off to an area of the story that isn’t ready yet. There's nothing here so it'd be best to use the Back arrow on your web browser and chose a different path. BROKEN PATH 3Frequently Asked Questions Q. I encountered a page that says "Broken Path", what do I do now? A. You have encountered a choice that is either missing or did not intend to have a path connected to it. Simply press the 'Back' arrow on your internet browser to return to the previous page and choose a different path. 4Changelog Version 1.0.0 Initial FIMFiction release. Part One is finished with Part Two and Three underway. 6For now you ignore the stranger's words and make a beeline for the small lamp that sits across the room. Whoever this pony is, they can introduce themselves in a properly lit room. Once on, the lamp illuminates the room with its dim, amber glow. You look back to the visitor and see a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit sitting in your favorite reading chair. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. He squints at the sudden light, but quickly recomposes himself as he stands. "Yes quite. Firstly I would like to apologize for the intrusion. You're reputation proceeds you," he begins, walking across the short distance between you and him. "I know you're not one for visitors and I wasn't sure if you would simply ignore my offer without giving it thought." He stands before you and politely extends a hoof, "my name is Professor Bookmark." >Shake the Professor's hoof and politely introduce yourself as well. >Ignore the extended hoof and demand that he tells you why he's here. 8With lightning fast reflexes you reach for your trusty whip and unfurl it out with a loud snap. You then snap it across the room with a swift twist of your hoof, cracking its end against the intruder with pinpoint accuracy. In the dimly lit part of the room, you hear a sharp, pained yelp as the whip clearly makes contact with the unwelcomed guest. "Ah! Now that was quite uncalled for!" the stranger growls. You tug your whip back and roll it up for another swing, but before you can throw it back at the intruder, he quickly interjects. "Now wait a minute! Wait a minute!" he loudly calls out, verbally wincing in pain. "I've come to make you an offer," he quickly adds, "I believe it would be right up your alley!" >Put away your whip and listen to the vistor's proposal. >Swing your whip again and attempt to threaten the intruder. >Make a mad dash into the room and attempt to capture the stranger. 10The Professor smiles as he happily shakes your hoof. He seems relieved about it, perhaps worried that you'd be harsh with his intrusion. "Charmed!" he smiles, "now then. I represent the Canterlot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "I'm sure a knowledge seeker such as yourself can appreciate such a noble quest." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave. 11"If it's money you're after then The Board will be more than happy to fulfill any request. Anything you wish and its yours," The Professor confident boasts, "all you need to do is retrieve The Jewel and whatever you desire will be yours!" >Accept the offer >Show The Professor the door in the rudest way possible 15Without giving the stranger a chance to say another word you grab hold of him and pull him out of your house. There's a momentary struggle, but you're clearly more physically fit than the bookworm and manage to overpower him quite easily. In a matter of minutes he's out the door, practically stumbling over his own feet as he falls to the grassy ground. You slam the door behind you and lock it. And the moment he's out of your sight, he's out of your life. No matter what proposition he might have had or adventure he may have led you to, you decided to throw him out. Serves him right for breaking into your house unannounced. The Hermit Ending You built this mountain cottage to be alone and after weeks of adventuring you're in no mood to have that quiet time interrupted. Adventure can wait. You need a break. 16You raise your whip in the air and shout a number of insults at the intruder. You snarl and spit out a volley of well placed insults, something you picked up during your trip through Everstone Bay. This goes on for another ten minutes as you endlessly threaten the intruder in the most hostile way possible. However you quickly realize that the intruder hasn't reacted at all. He hasn't shouted back or tried to pick a fight. After blowing off a fair bit of steam, you take a deep breath and pause. >Charge in and attempt to tackle the intruder. >Put your whip away and demand an explanation. 17With reckless abandon you blinding dash into the dimly lit room. Armed only with your whip and your pre-existing knowledge of the room, you make a beeline straight for the stranger. You can hear the intruder yell out second before you make contact with his body. With bull like and brutish strength, you shove him straight to the ground, slamming him into the floorboards. The impact knocks the wind out of the stranger's lungs, nearly knocking him unconscious by the looks of things. You quickly hop back to your feet, ready to beat the stranger senseless without giving him a second to fight back. Only, just as you climb back up, you notice in the dim light that the stranger isn't getting up as quickly as you. In fact he remains groaning on the ground, struggling to even move. >Show him the door in the rudest way possible. 18“Splendid!” The Professor exclaims, “then you best pack your bags and leave immediately!” He trots back over to your lounge chair and retrieves his bags. “Our train leaves in an hour.” You're surprised by this prompt schedule. Just ten minutes ago you met this book smart pony. Now all of a sudden you were told to get ready to leave again. Professor Bookmark notes your surprise and smiles smugly. “My clients are very particular in whom they hire,” he answers, tightening his saddle bag strap around his waist, "they knew such an esteemed adventurer such as yourself would hardly resist a job such as this. Now please please, we must be off!" >Continue 19“Splendid!” The Professor exclaims, "and I promise you, you'll be reward handsomely for your hard work!" The earth pony continues to shake your hoof for a fair bit longer, likely relieved that he was able to get you to agree after the rather rough first impression. “Then you best pack your bags and be ready to leave immediately!” He trots back over to your lounge chair and retrieves his bags. “Our train leaves in an hour.” You're surprised by this prompt schedule. Just ten minutes ago you met this book smart pony. Now all of a sudden you were told to get ready to leave again. Professor Bookmark notes your surprise and smiles smugly. “My clients are very particular in whom they hire,” he answers, tightening his saddle bag strap around his waist, "they knew such an esteemed adventurer such as yourself would hardly resist a job such as this. Now please please, we must be off!" >Continue 21End of Part One With your bags packed and a heart for adventure, you set out with your guide into the unknown. The chance encounter still has you guessing, but the promise of finding fabled The Jeweled Opal has you intrigued. Whether its for knowledge or riches, you know this'll be one for the record books! >Proceed to Part Two 22Start of Part Two Professor Bookmark guides you down to the local train station where a luxury train is waiting. It seemed The Professor's clients spared no expense! Continue 0 - Start Here Welcome to Daring Do and The Jeweled Opal, a choose-your-own-adventure style story that allows you to take control of the journey. Before you get started, please read the information below. PLEASE DO NOT use the Next and Previous Chapter options provided on the site. This will break the flow of the game. Instead, there will be choices at the bottom of each page with links leading to the next related page. Click on "Begin the Story" when you are ready to begin. >Begin the Story >FAQ >Changelog 5Without losing your cool, you straighten up to face your shadow covered visitor and casually welcome them into your home. You promptly follow the pleasantries with asking them their name and why they're here. "Pardon the intrusion. You're reputation proceeds you," the figure answers as the shadows shift. Creaks from your favorite reading chair can be heard as the visitor stands up and walks closer. "I know you're not one for visitors and I wasn't sure if you would simply ignore my offer without giving it thought." Now entering the light, the mysterious visitor reveals himself as a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. "My name is Bookmark," the earth pony says, extending a hoof, "Professor Bookmark." >Shake the Professor's hoof and politely introduce yourself as well. >Ignore the extended hoof and demand that he tells you why he's here. 7You immediately respond to the intruder with a volley of harsh threats. You warn the stranger about the dangers of breaking into your home. There's a pause. Obviously the mysterious stranger needs a moment or two to process the amount of threats and warnings you throw his way. "Yes...quite," the intruder answers, clearing his throat before shifting in place. Creaks from your favorite reading chair can be heard as the visitor stands up and walks closer. "Your reputation...certainly proceeds you," he adds as he can be heard walking in closer. Now entering the light, the mysterious visitor reveals himself as a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. "Perhaps we got off on the wrong hoof. My name is Bookmark," the earth pony says, extending a hoof, "Professor Bookmark." >Shake the Professor's hoof and politely introduce yourself as well. >Ignore the extended hoof and demand that he tells you why he's here. 9The Professor pauses for a moment and then frowns at his unshaken hoof. He pulls it back and awkwardly clears his throat. "Yes...quite," he regathers himself, "now then. I represent the Canterlot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "I'm sure a knowledge seeker such as yourself can appreciate such a noble quest." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave. 12You put away your whip and allow the stranger to continue. You hear your favorite reading chair creak as the stranger stands. He can be heard wincing in pain as he slowly makes his way over to you. Now entering the light, the mysterious visitor reveals himself as a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. He’s nursing a sore hoof that throbs with pain. “First things first,” the earth pony starts, wincing in pain, “I believe pleasantries are in order.” He extends his injured hoof outwards and it can be seen shaking with pain. “M-my name is Professor Bookmark. It is...a pleasure to meet you...” He can be seen swallowing an angry comment with the last bit of words. Instead he keeps up his professional facade. >Crudely hoofbump his injured hoof and agitate the injury further. >Apologize for injuring him and explain how the unexpected visit was poorly planned. >Introduce yourself while politely avoiding the injured hoof. 13You practically buck the injured hoof with your own, sending an intense wave of pain through The Professor’s pain. His face contorts through a whole spectrum of emotions from shock and immense pain to fury and anger. He immediately pulls away, quivering with anger. “You incompetent troglodyte!” he exclaims with a growl as he does his best to nurse the throbbing pain away with some rubbing, “if this is how you treat your guests, I can’t imagine why my clients would need you!” >Show him the door in the rudest way possible. >Apologize for injuring him. 14The apology causes The Professor to take pause, his frustration seemingly disappearing from it alone. “Yes...well...” he starts, nursing his hoof a little more, “I suppose intruding and sitting in the dark wasn’t my finest plan.” He glances over at the reading chair and continues, “I suppose I’m just a fan of the dramatics.” He recomposes himself, adjusts his glasses, and does his best to ignore the throbbing pain that pulsed in his injured hoof. “In any case, I represent the Canterot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "and of course...you'd be handsomely rewarded if you were successful." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave. 20The Professor does his best to smile despite feeling a throbbing pain in his hoof. "Charmed," he responds with a similar bow. He seems relieved about the situation now, perhaps worried that you'd be harsher with his intrusion. "Now then. I represent the Canterlot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "I'm sure a knowledge seeker such as yourself can appreciate such a noble quest." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave.
1 You are Daring Do, explorer, adventurer, and avid dungeon diver. You scour the globe in search of ancient and long forgotten treasures locked deep within ruined tombs, overgrown temples, and crumbling ruins of long forgotten civilization. Whether its for personal gain or the pursuit of knowledge, you dive head first into danger, ready to tackle any challenge with your skill, wit, and not to mention your trusty whip! Our story begins with you returning from your most recent adventure. For months you had followed clues that lead to a hidden treasure known as the Eye of Luna. It turned out to be one big hoax, unfortunately, leaving you empty handed with hardly any proof that the Eye even existed. Disappointed, you return to your quaint shack in the mountains. A hidden away sanctuary where you relax and regather yourself at the end of your long excursions. It's up here in the chilly alpine heights that you enjoy your solitude, undisturbed and alone. At least...that's what the plan was. You enter your dimly lit cottage and immediately shed the heavy saddle bags that dug into your back. The immense weight drops to the ground with a noisy thud as bits of metal, survival gear and climbing equipment loudly clang together against the dirty wood floor. "Ms. Daring Do, how nice to make your acquaintance," a voice call out from the shadows. Your ears immediately pin point your surprise guest's position around the left corner of the room, right around where you have your favorite lounge chair. >Casually answer back to the mysterious stranger. >Walk across the room and turn on the light before answering your visitor. >Attempt to threaten the unwelcomed intruder and demand that they tell you why they're in your home. >Sling your whip across the room and attempt to incapacitate the intruder.
2BROKEN PATH It would appear that you’ve wandered off to an area of the story that isn’t ready yet. There's nothing here so it'd be best to use the Back arrow on your web browser and chose a different path. BROKEN PATH
3Frequently Asked Questions Q. I encountered a page that says "Broken Path", what do I do now? A. You have encountered a choice that is either missing or did not intend to have a path connected to it. Simply press the 'Back' arrow on your internet browser to return to the previous page and choose a different path.
4Changelog Version 1.0.0 Initial FIMFiction release. Part One is finished with Part Two and Three underway.
6For now you ignore the stranger's words and make a beeline for the small lamp that sits across the room. Whoever this pony is, they can introduce themselves in a properly lit room. Once on, the lamp illuminates the room with its dim, amber glow. You look back to the visitor and see a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit sitting in your favorite reading chair. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. He squints at the sudden light, but quickly recomposes himself as he stands. "Yes quite. Firstly I would like to apologize for the intrusion. You're reputation proceeds you," he begins, walking across the short distance between you and him. "I know you're not one for visitors and I wasn't sure if you would simply ignore my offer without giving it thought." He stands before you and politely extends a hoof, "my name is Professor Bookmark." >Shake the Professor's hoof and politely introduce yourself as well. >Ignore the extended hoof and demand that he tells you why he's here.
8With lightning fast reflexes you reach for your trusty whip and unfurl it out with a loud snap. You then snap it across the room with a swift twist of your hoof, cracking its end against the intruder with pinpoint accuracy. In the dimly lit part of the room, you hear a sharp, pained yelp as the whip clearly makes contact with the unwelcomed guest. "Ah! Now that was quite uncalled for!" the stranger growls. You tug your whip back and roll it up for another swing, but before you can throw it back at the intruder, he quickly interjects. "Now wait a minute! Wait a minute!" he loudly calls out, verbally wincing in pain. "I've come to make you an offer," he quickly adds, "I believe it would be right up your alley!" >Put away your whip and listen to the vistor's proposal. >Swing your whip again and attempt to threaten the intruder. >Make a mad dash into the room and attempt to capture the stranger.
10The Professor smiles as he happily shakes your hoof. He seems relieved about it, perhaps worried that you'd be harsh with his intrusion. "Charmed!" he smiles, "now then. I represent the Canterlot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "I'm sure a knowledge seeker such as yourself can appreciate such a noble quest." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave.
11"If it's money you're after then The Board will be more than happy to fulfill any request. Anything you wish and its yours," The Professor confident boasts, "all you need to do is retrieve The Jewel and whatever you desire will be yours!" >Accept the offer >Show The Professor the door in the rudest way possible
15Without giving the stranger a chance to say another word you grab hold of him and pull him out of your house. There's a momentary struggle, but you're clearly more physically fit than the bookworm and manage to overpower him quite easily. In a matter of minutes he's out the door, practically stumbling over his own feet as he falls to the grassy ground. You slam the door behind you and lock it. And the moment he's out of your sight, he's out of your life. No matter what proposition he might have had or adventure he may have led you to, you decided to throw him out. Serves him right for breaking into your house unannounced. The Hermit Ending You built this mountain cottage to be alone and after weeks of adventuring you're in no mood to have that quiet time interrupted. Adventure can wait. You need a break.
16You raise your whip in the air and shout a number of insults at the intruder. You snarl and spit out a volley of well placed insults, something you picked up during your trip through Everstone Bay. This goes on for another ten minutes as you endlessly threaten the intruder in the most hostile way possible. However you quickly realize that the intruder hasn't reacted at all. He hasn't shouted back or tried to pick a fight. After blowing off a fair bit of steam, you take a deep breath and pause. >Charge in and attempt to tackle the intruder. >Put your whip away and demand an explanation.
17With reckless abandon you blinding dash into the dimly lit room. Armed only with your whip and your pre-existing knowledge of the room, you make a beeline straight for the stranger. You can hear the intruder yell out second before you make contact with his body. With bull like and brutish strength, you shove him straight to the ground, slamming him into the floorboards. The impact knocks the wind out of the stranger's lungs, nearly knocking him unconscious by the looks of things. You quickly hop back to your feet, ready to beat the stranger senseless without giving him a second to fight back. Only, just as you climb back up, you notice in the dim light that the stranger isn't getting up as quickly as you. In fact he remains groaning on the ground, struggling to even move. >Show him the door in the rudest way possible.
18“Splendid!” The Professor exclaims, “then you best pack your bags and leave immediately!” He trots back over to your lounge chair and retrieves his bags. “Our train leaves in an hour.” You're surprised by this prompt schedule. Just ten minutes ago you met this book smart pony. Now all of a sudden you were told to get ready to leave again. Professor Bookmark notes your surprise and smiles smugly. “My clients are very particular in whom they hire,” he answers, tightening his saddle bag strap around his waist, "they knew such an esteemed adventurer such as yourself would hardly resist a job such as this. Now please please, we must be off!" >Continue
19“Splendid!” The Professor exclaims, "and I promise you, you'll be reward handsomely for your hard work!" The earth pony continues to shake your hoof for a fair bit longer, likely relieved that he was able to get you to agree after the rather rough first impression. “Then you best pack your bags and be ready to leave immediately!” He trots back over to your lounge chair and retrieves his bags. “Our train leaves in an hour.” You're surprised by this prompt schedule. Just ten minutes ago you met this book smart pony. Now all of a sudden you were told to get ready to leave again. Professor Bookmark notes your surprise and smiles smugly. “My clients are very particular in whom they hire,” he answers, tightening his saddle bag strap around his waist, "they knew such an esteemed adventurer such as yourself would hardly resist a job such as this. Now please please, we must be off!" >Continue
21End of Part One With your bags packed and a heart for adventure, you set out with your guide into the unknown. The chance encounter still has you guessing, but the promise of finding fabled The Jeweled Opal has you intrigued. Whether its for knowledge or riches, you know this'll be one for the record books! >Proceed to Part Two
22Start of Part Two Professor Bookmark guides you down to the local train station where a luxury train is waiting. It seemed The Professor's clients spared no expense! Continue
0 - Start Here Welcome to Daring Do and The Jeweled Opal, a choose-your-own-adventure style story that allows you to take control of the journey. Before you get started, please read the information below. PLEASE DO NOT use the Next and Previous Chapter options provided on the site. This will break the flow of the game. Instead, there will be choices at the bottom of each page with links leading to the next related page. Click on "Begin the Story" when you are ready to begin. >Begin the Story >FAQ >Changelog
5Without losing your cool, you straighten up to face your shadow covered visitor and casually welcome them into your home. You promptly follow the pleasantries with asking them their name and why they're here. "Pardon the intrusion. You're reputation proceeds you," the figure answers as the shadows shift. Creaks from your favorite reading chair can be heard as the visitor stands up and walks closer. "I know you're not one for visitors and I wasn't sure if you would simply ignore my offer without giving it thought." Now entering the light, the mysterious visitor reveals himself as a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. "My name is Bookmark," the earth pony says, extending a hoof, "Professor Bookmark." >Shake the Professor's hoof and politely introduce yourself as well. >Ignore the extended hoof and demand that he tells you why he's here.
7You immediately respond to the intruder with a volley of harsh threats. You warn the stranger about the dangers of breaking into your home. There's a pause. Obviously the mysterious stranger needs a moment or two to process the amount of threats and warnings you throw his way. "Yes...quite," the intruder answers, clearing his throat before shifting in place. Creaks from your favorite reading chair can be heard as the visitor stands up and walks closer. "Your reputation...certainly proceeds you," he adds as he can be heard walking in closer. Now entering the light, the mysterious visitor reveals himself as a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. "Perhaps we got off on the wrong hoof. My name is Bookmark," the earth pony says, extending a hoof, "Professor Bookmark." >Shake the Professor's hoof and politely introduce yourself as well. >Ignore the extended hoof and demand that he tells you why he's here.
9The Professor pauses for a moment and then frowns at his unshaken hoof. He pulls it back and awkwardly clears his throat. "Yes...quite," he regathers himself, "now then. I represent the Canterlot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "I'm sure a knowledge seeker such as yourself can appreciate such a noble quest." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave.
12You put away your whip and allow the stranger to continue. You hear your favorite reading chair creak as the stranger stands. He can be heard wincing in pain as he slowly makes his way over to you. Now entering the light, the mysterious visitor reveals himself as a dark green earth pony dressed in a pressed three piece suit. A bushy gray beard hangs off his chin as a pair of thick lensed glasses balance themselves on the notch of his snout. His eyes have a subtle wisdom behind their lavender color, a mark of a studious and world wary pony. He’s nursing a sore hoof that throbs with pain. “First things first,” the earth pony starts, wincing in pain, “I believe pleasantries are in order.” He extends his injured hoof outwards and it can be seen shaking with pain. “M-my name is Professor Bookmark. It is...a pleasure to meet you...” He can be seen swallowing an angry comment with the last bit of words. Instead he keeps up his professional facade. >Crudely hoofbump his injured hoof and agitate the injury further. >Apologize for injuring him and explain how the unexpected visit was poorly planned. >Introduce yourself while politely avoiding the injured hoof.
13You practically buck the injured hoof with your own, sending an intense wave of pain through The Professor’s pain. His face contorts through a whole spectrum of emotions from shock and immense pain to fury and anger. He immediately pulls away, quivering with anger. “You incompetent troglodyte!” he exclaims with a growl as he does his best to nurse the throbbing pain away with some rubbing, “if this is how you treat your guests, I can’t imagine why my clients would need you!” >Show him the door in the rudest way possible. >Apologize for injuring him.
14The apology causes The Professor to take pause, his frustration seemingly disappearing from it alone. “Yes...well...” he starts, nursing his hoof a little more, “I suppose intruding and sitting in the dark wasn’t my finest plan.” He glances over at the reading chair and continues, “I suppose I’m just a fan of the dramatics.” He recomposes himself, adjusts his glasses, and does his best to ignore the throbbing pain that pulsed in his injured hoof. “In any case, I represent the Canterot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "and of course...you'd be handsomely rewarded if you were successful." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave.
20The Professor does his best to smile despite feeling a throbbing pain in his hoof. "Charmed," he responds with a similar bow. He seems relieved about the situation now, perhaps worried that you'd be harsher with his intrusion. "Now then. I represent the Canterlot Board of Museums and History and they wish to make use of your services. There is a rare jewel they wish to add to their collection and it's imperative that this valuable artifact is gathered before it falls into the wrong hands. I am speaking, of course, of the Jeweled Opal." You recognize the name immediately. The Jeweled Opal has been a thing of myth and legend from the research you've done. From the fragments of information you were able to gather, this priceless jewel was said to bring entire civilizations to its knees with its beauty and was worth more than ten kings' ransoms. For decades ancient wars were fought over the very idea of the Jewel existing, but nowadays such a thing was obscure and unknown. The lucky few who even heard of the Jeweled Opal firmly believe the thing never even existed. For neighsayers, such a valuable jewel was merely a story twisted by war tyrants to justify epic crusades across continents, concurring entire civilizations in one fell swoop. "A jewel with such mystery, obscurity, and legend behind it belongs in a museum and my clients wish to hire you to ensure the Jewel's safe retrieval," The Professor continues, "I'm sure a knowledge seeker such as yourself can appreciate such a noble quest." >Ask The Professor about how well the job pays. >Throw caution to the wind and gladly accept Professor Bookmark's offer. >Refuse the offer and politely ask The Professor to leave.
