Inside the Dark Tomb || AC Origins

I explored a dark tomb, pushing carts and shattering walls to clear a path. After defeating two aggressive snakes and collecting hidden loot, including a predator bow and a strong shield, an ancient tablet was finally uncovered. The journey ended with a quiet exit into the cool night air.

I unlocked the path forward and pushed a heavy cart out of the way to clear a passage into the tomb. Deep inside the passage, I found a heavy blade inside a large wooden box. It was not the exact path I had hoped to find, so I turned back toward the main gate.

The barrier still blocked my way, leaving me to search the surrounding room for another option. After smashing a few large clay pots, I spotted a small opening in the wall.

I squeezed through the tight space and entered a hidden chamber filled with ancient loot, extra crystals, and what looked like an ancient tablet.

A closer look revealed that the tablet was not the primary one I needed for my search, so I was forced to look around a bit more. I noticed a cracked section along the a wall that looked weak enough to shatter, opened up a brand-new corridor. It felt reassuring to finally gain real progress and sense some positive momentum.

As I moved deeper into the new space and shattered more decorative pots, a large snake suddenly lunged out from the dark. Fortunately, I was already swinging my lit torch around to clear the area, and the flames killed the serpent instantly.

That snake had been guarding a large chest containing a powerful predator bow. With the threat gone, I claimed the bow and prepared to continue my search.

I was getting much closer to the true ancient tablet, but another dangerous cobra ambushed me out of nowhere. I reacted quickly, using my torch to set the cobra on fire until it burned away completely.

Before approaching the main objective, I decided to sweep the rest of the chamber to ensure no valuable items were left behind. I noticed another movable structure nearby, but something jammed the tracks, preventing it from sliding.

Since I needed to study the tablet for answers anyway, I moved toward the main wall first. I shattered another cracked wall section, which opened directly into the true chamber of the tablet. I stepped up to the ancient writing left behind by the old kingdom and read the carved symbols.

After finishing with the tablet, I returned to the jammed cart. I drew a fire arrow, aimed carefully, and shot the obstacle that was blocking the track from a gate hole.

Behind the cart sat a hidden loot chest containing a sturdy shield that I almost missed entirely. With every objective completed and all the valuable loot secured, I turned back toward the exit.

I retraced my steps through the narrow corridors and finally climbed out of the dark tomb. The sun had set while I was underground, leaving me under a clear, quiet night sky.

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The screenshots are taken by me personally from my gameplay and I borrowed the game's logo from DevianArt.