story.biff

// title: The Enchanted Garden
// author: ChatGPT
// description: A more intricate branch through hidden rooms and forgotten lore
// STATES: met_gnome, has_water, has_seed
// FLAG-STATES: unlocked_gate, puzzle_solved
// LOCAL-STATES: talked_to_gnome

=== index ===
// scene: garden/entrance
- {unlocked_gate == false}
  A wrought-iron gate stands closed before you, its bars twisted into leafy vines. To the left, a mossy path leads toward a marble fountain.

- {unlocked_gate == true}
  The gate yawns open on rusty hinges. Beyond, the garden’s secrets lie bathed in dappled sunlight.

* {unlocked_gate == false && met_gnome == false} Venture to the fountain. -> fountain
* {unlocked_gate == false && puzzle_solved == true} Plead with the gnome to open the gate. ~ unlocked_gate = true -> index
* {unlocked_gate == true} Step through the gate. -> secret_garden

=== fountain ===
// scene: garden/fountain
- {talked_to_gnome == false}
  Water trickles from the fountain’s lion-headed spout into a basin carved with runes.

- {talked_to_gnome == true}
  The gnome you awakened watches you with a knowing smile as water ripples around him.

- 
  (There’s nothing else of note here.)

* {talked_to_gnome == false} Inspect the fountain. -> .gnome_intro
* {talked_to_gnome == true && has_water == false} Drink from the fountain. ~ has_water = true -> fountain
* Return to the gate. -> index

=== gnome_intro ===
// scene: garden/fountain
A gruff little gnome emerges from behind the fountain. He eyes you keenly.

- {talked_to_gnome == false}
  He clears his throat. “Traveler, take this seed. Plant it by the oak, and truth shall bloom.”

* Talk to the gnome. ~ talked_to_gnome = true -> gnome_offer

=== gnome_offer ===
// scene: garden/fountain
- {talked_to_gnome == true}
  The gnome produces a glimmering seed and tucks it into your palm.

* Accept the seed and thank him. ~ has_seed = true ~ puzzle_solved = true -> fountain

=== secret_garden ===
// scene: garden/secret
You enter a hidden grove where flowers glow softly in the shade.

- {has_water == true}
  The water you drank earlier still tingles with magic, and the blossoms lean toward you.

- 
  The petals are still, waiting.

* Gather luminous petals. ~ puzzle_solved = true -> petal_gathered
* Return to the gate. -> index

=== petal_gathered ===
// scene: garden/secret
You cradle the petals—they pulse with life in your hand. You feel the garden’s heartbeat anew.

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