Secrets of the Scurry

6 ECHOES

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

ALEX

What's the deal with all the squirrels on campus? Where do they come from? What secretive organization has represented their clandestine interests for hundreds of years, and how high up does all this go? Allow a local scurry of squirrels to tour you around UNL's campus for half an hour and you might come away some answers to these questions.

A Meeting

The squirrel group meets the player for the first time, and introduces itself and the basic structure of the tour.

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Art, or Lore?

The player is presented with the option of receiving a history lesson or an art tour, depending on their interests. The art tour portion of this walk is not fully developed yet, but players will be able to wander about the Sheldon and receiver a proper reeducation. Heading through the proper zones after experiencing the tour will engage the player in the history timeline.

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Lore 1

The player begins the history of the True Squirrel Order, and is led to the symbolic Tree of Life.

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Lore 2

The player receives a more thorough understanding of the Order's purpose and history, as well as their role within the greater Tree of Life.

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Lore 3

The player learns about the hostile history of opinion on campus, and the artwork built in response to it.

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Lore 4

The players are given the final lesson, and offered a chance to become and Ally of the Order.

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