Arrival at the Red Cliffs
Plot & Structure
Events
- •The team uses a rope to descend a hundred feet from the cave rift to the level ground.
- •They take a 'last long survey' of the cliffs and the land above before departing.
Origin
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Tension
- •The finality of leaving the 'dreamland of glamour and romance'.
External
- •The 'perilous adventure' of the descent in the dark.
Internal
- •The 'humble and thankful mood' of the men as they leave 'OUR land'.
Sequence
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Worldbuilding
- •The cliffs are revealed to have hidden 'window' rifts that are invisible from below due to their curvature.
Status Changes
- •The explorers are no longer 'marooned' but have successfully 'descended in safety'.
Narrative Summary
The 'vast ruddy crags' that once stood as an insurmountable barrier are finally conquered. The team descends from the cliffs 'in a most unexpected fashion' through the hidden cave system, leaving the plateau behind.
Timeline Event Ids
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Affected Entity Ids
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