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The clew emits a blue beam connecting to each of our chests. We experiment with it, observing its behavior as we move. Touching each other has no effect. Hrothulf touches the egg, but nothing happens. We form a circle, holding hands. Klutch asks about the origin of the clew, and Izar explains it was obtained ethereally from Thiton's temple. Klutch questions if there were instructions or warnings, and Izar mentions it being called a "clew" like a ball of yarn. Klutch shares a story about a labyrinth and confirms the relevance. We decide to walk in one direction and split up, ensuring we can find each other. Hrothulf tries to pick up the egg but fails. The group walks into the fog, and Klutch asks how far to go. Ego messages Hrothulf, who suggests reaching the limit and returning. We walk back in the opposite direction. Hrothulf feels hungry and experiments with the beam. Ego examines the clew, which has changed. Hrothulf tests his sword and blood with no significant effects. We align ourselves, increasing the brightness. Hrothulf drops blood, causing mushrooms to grow and Bruno to appear. Bruno speaks about the death trials and elaborates on the journey ahead. We proceed forward, feeling hungry and thirsty. Hrothulf's food tokens and water turn to sand. We continue walking, growing fatigued. Ego dreams briefly, but there are no significant hallucinations. Hrothulf attempts to eat from his colostomy bag but finds only sand. We become too weak to continue and contemplate death. Ego cries out for Thiten's guidance. Hrothulf suggests feeding deadly mushrooms to each other. The group decides to eat mushrooms resembling deadly ones. Hiare recovers after eating, and the rest of us follow suit, experiencing pain and then rejuvenation. Hrothulf suggests returning to the egg, but Ego questions the idea. Hrothulf tries more blood and notes the recipe. We discuss the possibility of using the ash moss.