Eco-Quest 2: Defenders of Gaia

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_43a2c2dd1601479cb6c5f6b0d10e8c49~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] You're sleeping through the night when you suddenly feel a small pair of hands jostling you awake. "Psst... $name... $name!" [[Huh?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_e417763f5ac44640b7cb6bda2ecb4bd9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_768,h_512,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/499ef5_e417763f5ac44640b7cb6bda2ecb4bd9~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Alas, my adventuring days are mostly behind me, and I don't think I can gather these four beings on my own. However, after your defeat of the Pollution Monster, I believe that you are the only one who can help me round up this group of heros to take down Desolara once and for all." [[Well, what are we waiting for?]] [[Um... I think you've got the wrong guy.]] [[The 'Great Protectors?']]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_e417763f5ac44640b7cb6bda2ecb4bd9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_768,h_512,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/499ef5_e417763f5ac44640b7cb6bda2ecb4bd9~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Yes, the 'Great Protectors' are a group of powerful creatures who are spread out across Gaia. First there is ''Solara'', who weilds the power to control the weather. Then there is ''Zephyr'', an expert in renewable energy who harnesses the power of the sun and wind. ''Terra'' is an expert in agriculture, and has control over nature and plant life- she can make anything grow with the flick of her wrist! And finally there is ''Hydro'', a water conservation specialist... known to be quite stubborn, he has the ability to manipulate water (but probably won't do so without some convincing...)" [[You give Bogwise a questioning look.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_984cf41ab31f42c6b35616e001a99c09~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Bogwise glares at you and then introduces you anyways. "Well $name, it is lovely to meet you! I'm Solara, commander of the weather here in Gaia." "However," she continues, "ever since we've been dealing with this climate crisis the weather has been more tempermental than ever- I need more than just my powers to figure out how to stop these natural disasters and return our climate to normal." [[Climate crisis?]]

''SOLARA HAS JOINED YOUR PARTY'' You are imbued with a newfound understanding of the planet, and feel stronger than ever before. ''YOU HAVE GAINED ONE HEART'' (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] [[Continue onwards!]]

main-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_6266aa082406444dba45aa67613c6f05.mp3 boss-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_bc40d8f4a4a341c4a725682e7c39c5c5.mp3 bogwise-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_39195e16c88b4e04bb6c3dd38824068a.mp3 solara-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_52ccea9e20b349d0881a76a0c75ab66b.mp3

{ (set:$maxHearts to 5) (set:$currentHealth to 1) (set:$maxHealth to 5) (set:$maxMonsterHearts to 8) (set:$monsterHealth to 8) (set:$maxMonsterHealth to 8) }

{ { |RenderHealth>[{ (set: int-type $currentHealthData to (cond: $currentHealth % 2 is 0, $currentHealth/2, ($currentHealth-1)/2)) (set: $heartIcon to (repeated: $maxHearts, "♡ ")) (if: $currentHealthData < $heartIcon's length)[ (set: $heartIcon to (repeated: $currentHealthData, "💜 ") + (subarray: $heartIcon, $currentHealthData+1, $heartIcon's length)) ] (if: $currentHealthData is $heartIcon's length)[ (set: $heartIcon to (repeated: $currentHealthData, "❤️ ")) ] } |RenderMonsterHealth>[{ (set: int-type $monsterHealthData to (cond: $monsterHealth % 2 is 0, $monsterHealth, $monsterHealth)) (set: $monsterheartIcon to (repeated: $maxMonsterHearts, "♡ ")) (if: $monsterHealthData < $monsterheartIcon's length)[ (set: $monsterheartIcon to (repeated: $monsterHealthData, "💜 ") + (subarray: $monsterheartIcon, $monsterHealthData+1, $monsterheartIcon's length)) ] (if: $monsterHealthData is $monsterheartIcon's length)[ (set: $monsterheartIcon to (repeated: $monsterHealthData, "❤️ ")) ] ] } }

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Before you even have a chance to answer, the peppy ball of energy interrupts you-- "Well you see, it all starts with //''fossil fuels''//. Do you know what those are?" [[Dinosaur bones?]] [[Really, really, reeeeaaaally old fuels?]] [[Decayed plants and animals?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Nice try, but not quite." Zephyr takes a deep breath in as you prepare yourself for an onslaught of sustainability knowledge. "//''SO,''// fossil fuels are like very old 'buried treasures' that we find deep beneath the planet's surface. They were formed millions of years ago from the remains of plants and animals that lived long ago. Some examples of fossil fuels are oil, coal, and natural gas." [[You nod alongside him.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Sort of, but not quite." Zephyr takes a deep breath in as you prepare yourself for an onslaught of sustainability knowledge. "//''SO,''// fossil fuels are like very old 'buried treasures' that we find deep beneath the planet's surface. They were formed millions of years ago from the remains of plants and animals that lived long ago. Some examples of fossil fuels are oil, coal, and natural gas." [[You nod alongside him.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "//''CORRECT!''//" Zephyr takes a deep breath in as you prepare yourself for an onslaught of sustainability knowledge. "//''SO,''// fossil fuels are like very old 'buried treasures' that we find deep beneath the planet's surface. They were formed millions of years ago from the remains of plants and animals that lived long ago. Some examples of fossil fuels are oil, coal, and natural gas." [[You nod alongside him.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] The flickering ball of light barely takes in a breath between sentences. "We use fossil fuels a lot in our daily lives. We burn them to create energy that powers our cars, heats our homes, and generates electricity for things like lights and electronic devices. Fossil fuels have been very useful to us, but there are some problems with using them." [[Like what?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_85f7443966334e02b353411022097eef~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "//''I'M SO GLAD YOU ASKED!''//" The electric orb looks thrilled as Bogwise drops his head in defeat. "One problem is that when we burn fossil fuels they release harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide, into the air--" Solara cuts him off mid-rant, "Remember, $name? These gases then trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Can you think of another problem with using fossil fuels?" Zephyr is practically foaming at the mouth waiting for your answer. [[They're limited resources?]] [[They're expensive?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "//''CORRECT!!!''// While new studies are finding that using fossil fuels for energy are actually more expensive than renewable energy sources, the one of the biggest problems with fossil fuels are that they are ''//limited resources//'', which means that we will eventually run out of them. [[Well that's not grea--]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "While new studies are finding that using fossil fuels for energy are actually more expensive than renewable energy sources, one of the biggest problems with fossil fuels are that they are ''//limited resources//'', which means that we will eventually run out of them. [[Well that's not grea--]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] You are immediately cut off by the fiery creature. "//''Buuuuuut''// that's where renewable energy sources come in! Renewable energy is energy that keeps on giving! It comes from sources that won't run out, no matter how much we use them. Some examples of renewable energy sources are the sun, wind, water, and even heat from the planet's core." [[Why does that matter?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] You can feel electricity crackling in the air around you as the creature tries to contain his excitement. Clearly this is a highly powerful being. "By using renewable energy sources, we can protect the environment and reduce our impact on climate change. Plus, these sources are virtually //ENDLESS//, so we don't have to worry about running out of them. Remember, every little action we take to use renewable energy, like turning off lights when we don't need them or shutting off the water while brushing our teeth, can make a big difference in protecting our planet for ourselves and future generations!" [[Yeah yeah yeah, so are you saying you'll help us?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_85f7443966334e02b353411022097eef~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Zephyr looks deeply offended by your lack of interest. "Hold your horses kiddo, I haven't even told you about your carbon footprint! Why do you need my help anyways?" "You see," Solara replies, "$name and I are on a quest to vanquish Desolara and end this nasty climate crisis business once and for all, but we need your help to defeat her." [[Can you please help us out?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Hmmm..." The energy creature looks deep in thought. "I suppose I could help you out, but first I need you to help me. Why don't you tell me which of these actions can help reduce your carbon footprint?" [[What is a carbon footprint?]] [[Try me!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_0774140ae0524b148ef8fc7ef8eb0869~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Your carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, that each one of us produces as a result of our activities. The more fossil fuels we use or the more energy we consume, the bigger our carbon footprint becomes. So, by using renewable energy sources like solar or wind power, or by conserving energy, we can reduce each of our carbon footprints and help protect the planet." [[Try me!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_e4fa6632405f4cce9afe5c934385fa31~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Correct!'' Recycling //''does''// reduce your carbon footprint, since it uses less energy than having to make and transport brand new products and packaging for every item that is discarded! [[Next question!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_e4fa6632405f4cce9afe5c934385fa31~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Not quite!'' Recycling actually //''does''// reduce your carbon footprint, since it uses less energy than having to make and transport brand new products and packaging for every item that is discarded! [[Next question!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_ecc056c47cb741aa91a9c81e195689ad~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_768,h_512,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/499ef5_ecc056c47cb741aa91a9c81e195689ad~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Good try, but not quite!'' Driving actually ''does NOT'' reduce our carbon footprint, since we burn fossil fuels like gas to power cars. Instead, try to walk or bike whenever you can, or use public transportation if it is available. [[Anotha' one!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_ecc056c47cb741aa91a9c81e195689ad~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_768,h_512,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/499ef5_ecc056c47cb741aa91a9c81e195689ad~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Correct!'' Driving ''does NOT'' reduce our carbon footprint, since we burn fossil fuels like gas to power cars. Instead, try to walk or bike whenever you can, or use public transportation if it is available. [[Anotha' one!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_64833de7f7cc48d9a34def7494d60e17~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Does ''turning off unused electronics'' reduce our carbon footprint? [[It does reduce!]] [[It does not reduce!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_64833de7f7cc48d9a34def7494d60e17~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Try again!'' Turning off electronics when not in use ''does'' reduce our carbon footprint, so make sure to turn off any lights or other electronics when leaving a room to save energy! [[Another question?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_64833de7f7cc48d9a34def7494d60e17~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Correct!'' Turning off electronics when not in use ''does'' reduce our carbon footprint, so make sure to turn off any lights or other electronics when leaving a room to save energy! [[Another question?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_fd99e687908f4c1585c80a4b42f9bfa8~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Does ''thrifting/buying vintage clothes'' reduce our carbon footprint? [[Does reduce our footprint!]] [[Does not reduce our footprint!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_fd99e687908f4c1585c80a4b42f9bfa8~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Correct!'' Buying vintage or thrifted clothing ''does'' reduce our carbon footprint since it saves a lot of energy that would normally be used throughout the clothing manufacturing process. [[More questions! More questions!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_fd99e687908f4c1585c80a4b42f9bfa8~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Not quite!'' Buying vintage or thrifted clothing ''does'' reduce our carbon footprint since it saves a lot of energy that would normally be used throughout the clothing manufacturing process. [[More questions! More questions!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_e1eaab9a64234d328c5f0322508592e4~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Nice try, but nope!'' Eating more meat ''does NOT'' reduce our carbon footprint. Meat and dairy production actually releases more greenhouse gases than growing fruits, vegetables, and beans, so make sure you're eating those veggies! [[Last question!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_e1eaab9a64234d328c5f0322508592e4~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Correct!'' Eating more meat ''does NOT'' reduce our carbon footprint. Meat and dairy production actually releases more greenhouse gases than growing fruits, vegetables, and beans, so make sure you're eating those veggies! [[Last question!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_b7bf8b8da7554ea3a60a068d785f3344~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Good try, but nope!'' Using single-use plastics (like plastic water bottles or plastic bags) ''does NOT'' reduce your carbon footprint, it actually increases it! Make sure you're reusing plastic bags or using refillable water bottles in order to save energy and avoid excess waste. [[Good job!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_b7bf8b8da7554ea3a60a068d785f3344~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] ''Correct!'' Using single-use plastics (like plastic water bottles or plastic bags) ''does NOT'' reduce your carbon footprint, it actually increases it! Make sure you're reusing plastic bags or using refillable water bottles in order to save energy and avoid excess waste. [[Good job!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_772fe6cba49b456bb62e172bd0facdc3~mv2.jpeg </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Zephyr applauds your efforts. "Alright alright, I guess I can help you out. But if we're really going to do this then we'll need all hands on deck." Bogwise's eyes light up as he flashes a big grin. "And I know just who can help!" He raises his arms and begins summoning another portal. (set: $currentHealth to it+1)\ (rerun:?RenderHealth)\ [[Jump in!]]

''ZEPHYR HAS JOINED YOUR PARTY'' The knowledge you've gained surges through you like a bolt of energy, and you suddenly feel stronger than ever before. ''YOU HAVE GAINED ONE HEART'' (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] [[Continue?]] { (track: 'zephyr-theme', 'stop') (track: 'level-up-jingle', 'playwhenpossible') }

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] You hop through the portal and find yourself in a warm, flowery-smelling greenhouse surrounded by plants of all varieties. One of the plants seems to be rushing around the room tending to the others, but upon closer inspection you notice that it's some kind of human-like creature! [[Um, excuse me?]] { (track: 'terra-theme', 'loop', true) (track: 'terra-theme', 'playwhenpossible') }

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_90c598992a33422cb4a39519c69eedac~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Why, if it isn't my favorite floral friend! How ya been, Terra?" Bogwise strolls over to the botanical creature, but he's quickly brushed aside. "Ugh. Can't you see I'm busy? This whole Desolara crisis has been an absolute nightmare for my poor babies," she says as she picks up a small, wilting flower. [[Well, that's actually what we came here to talk to you about-]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_d5ecbfcd9dde4e02b875a3f1b4ee241c~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] She turns around and shoots you a suspicious glance. "And who might you be?" Solara drifts over to you and puts her hand on your shoulder. "This here is $name, and they're here to help us finally stop Desolara's destruction." For the first time since you've walked in Terra seems to focus her full attention on you. "Hmpf. This small thing? Defeat //THE// Desolara? LOL, good one." After a hearty (and overly drawn-out) laugh, she hands you a watering can. "If you're gonna be here getting in my way, at least you can help me out with some work." [[What exactly are you doing?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_6d5cb0607b6e4457969ee5beeba84456~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] As you watch her wave her hand over the small plant, it suddenly perks up and looks green and healthy once again. She lets out a heavy sigh and begins to explain. "Well $name, it is my duty to help protect Gaia by encouraging sustainable farming and agricultural practices. The rapid rates of deforestation across the planet have been posing a major threat to the environment, and it is my job to combat that. Do you know what deforestation is?" ''Deforestation is...'' (click:"deforestation")[(open-URL:"https://www.activewild.com/what-is-deforestation-for-kids-information-and-facts/")]\ [[...when all the trees are secretly replaced with cardboard cutouts.]] [[...the process of cutting down or removing many trees from a forest at once.]] [[...not being able to see de-forest from de-trees.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Wow. Hilarious." She rolls her eyes and remains completely stone-faced. "No. Deforestation is actually the process of cutting down many trees in a forest at once, usually to collect resources or to clear the land for other uses." [[Hmm...]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "That's... correct!" She looks surprised. "Deforestation usually occurs in order to gather resources like wood or to clear out the land for other uses." [[Hmm...]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Trees are like superheros for the environment- they absorb carbon dioxide and give us fresh oxygen to breathe. Trees also provide homes for many animals and help keep the soil in place, preventing erosion. While cutting down a few trees isn't always a bad thing, too much deforestation begins to cause problems." [[What does that have to do with climate change?]] [[What does erosion have to do with sustainable farming?]] [[What do animals have to do with any of this?]] [[Yawn. Move on.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Well, deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide, which leads to more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These excess gases then trap heat and contribute to climate change." [[Hmm...]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Well, deforestation disrupts the natural homes of plants and animals and can lead to a huge loss of biodiversity." [[Hmm...]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "''Erosion'' is when the top layer of soil gets washed away by rain, which makes it harder for plants and crops to grow. Tree's roots help to hold that soil in place, which stops erosion and keeps the land fertile." [[Hmm...]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_90c598992a33422cb4a39519c69eedac~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "C'mon Terra, isn't there anything we can do to convince you to help us? //You know you wannnaaaaaa...//" Bogwise says in a sing-songy voice, shooting her some playful finger guns. "Ugh, fine. Anything to get you to leave me alone," she says, rolling her eyes. You notice her blushing at Bogwise's comments. "But first you have to promise me that you'll do whatever you can to slow down these levels of deforestation." [[Um. How am I supposed to do that? I'm literally a kid.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_8fd1c9e656d1444caf4c9bfc06a1f1a7~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "One of the most important things you can do as a kid is ''spread awareness''. For example, did you know that by the year 2030, the Earth might have only 10% of its forests left? And if rates of deforestation stay the same, we may have ''NO'' rainforests left in just (link: "100 years")[(open-url: 'https://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/deforestation-facts-for-kids')]." "You can also make a difference and help save the trees by recycling, making sure that you and your parents are buying from environmentally-friendly companies, and even by planting trees yourself in your backyard or around your neighborhood." [[Ok, I think I can do that!]] [[Eh. Pass.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_90c598992a33422cb4a39519c69eedac~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Now that's the spirit!" Bogwise cheers, and for the first time you see Terra crack a genuine smile. "Alright, alright- I guess I can help out. But only because you asked so nicely," she says, winking at Bogwise. The little creature looks flustered. (//Uh, is something going on here?//) [[Um, anyways...]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_90c598992a33422cb4a39519c69eedac~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Terra is literally speechless. Bogwise looks at you in shock, "Bro, what? Why do you think we came here??" He turns back to Terra, embarrassed. "Hahaha... What a jokester, that one... Seriously though, please help us out?" She glares at you and mutters something under her breath. "Whatever, it's fine. Clearly you need someone in your party who actually cares." [[Um, anyways...]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_90c598992a33422cb4a39519c69eedac~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Now there's just one more person I'd like to recruit, but he might be a little... difficult..." Bogwise starts to trail off, but quickly regains his composure and begins casting another portal. "Nevermind that, we've come too far to give up now! Let's do this!" (set: $currentHealth to it+1)\ (rerun:?RenderHealth)\ [[And with that, you follow Bogwise and the rest of the gang into the portal.]]

''TERRA HAS JOINED YOUR PARTY'' Your freshly obtained knowledge grows and blossoms into a forest of wisdom, and you suddenly feel stronger than ever before. ''YOU HAVE GAINED ONE HEART'' (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] [[Continue on?]] { (track: 'terra-theme', 'stop') (track: 'level-up-jingle', 'playwhenpossible') }

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_ee156853d6154e9f852a213e28ab9090~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] As you step through the portal you and the gang find yourselves in a quiet, dimly lit bog. You spot a creature off in the distance, gazing down at its own reflection in the water. [[Take a closer look.]] { (track: 'hydro-theme', 'loop', true) (track: 'hydro-theme', 'playwhenpossible') }

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_2a2462c93bca4d13bc39dfdf89deb76b~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Ok guys," Bogwise starts, "Hydro's an old friend of mine, but he might be a bit of a tough nut to crack. Ever since Desolara began taking over he hasn't quite been himself. Suddenly he thinks that water conservation- //his specialty!//- has no real purpose, so now it's our job to show him just how wrong he is!" [[Uh... Is he wrong though?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_2a2462c93bca4d13bc39dfdf89deb76b~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Well of course he's wrong, little one! Water is an essential part of everything we've learned about so far- it plays a huge role in the weather patterns affected by global warming, in the creation of renewable energy sources, and it is critical for sustainable farming practices! Now we just need to convince him of that..." [[Before you have a chance to respond, Bogwise dashes over to his old friend.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_9168e99978974fa79df553b1375aadb5~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "''YO !'' Hydro! It's your boy, Bogwise! Come here and give me a hug, you squishy beast!" Bogwise runs up to the creature, arms open. "Oh. Hey B.W." Hydro answers with a deep sigh. "What's the point... I don't even have arms...." "Aw, c'mon man, don't give me that. Are you still stuck on all that 'blah-blah-worthlessness' nonsense? Man, I told you that's complete garbo, and I even brought along some friends to prove my point." [[Bogwise gestures towards you and the gang.]] (set:$answers to 0) (set: $answer1 to false) (set: $answer2 to false) (set: $answer3 to false)

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_9168e99978974fa79df553b1375aadb5~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Oh, uh- yeah! That's right! Water conservation is super important for..." (if:$answer1 is false)[[Dealing with unpredictable weather!]] (if:$answer2 is false)[[Energy consumption!]] (if:$answer3 is false)[[Sustainable agriculture!]] {(if:$answers is 3)[(go-to:"Next")]}

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_c79c8bc4ffc84834abd8de87376e4d4c~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Solara nods her head in agreement. "That's right! The changing climate leads to lots of unpredictable weather conditions, and greatly affects rainfall patterns across the globe. This can lead to droughts or really heavy rainfall that majorly affect the ecosystem. When really dry periods hit, many people struggle to access clean and safe drinking water, and these dry periods will become more common and more serious as global warming worsens." "Yeah... I guess you're right......" Hydro turns to look at you, his voice sounding slightly more confident. "You're from planet Earth, aren't you? Did you know that (link: "over the past 10 years, northern India has lost as much as 1 foot of groundwater per year")[(open-url: 'https://climatekids.nasa.gov/india-groundwater/')]? That's enough to fill Lake Mead (//the largest man-made lake in the United States//) ''three times'' over... And the worst part? Researchers and scientists say that this is almost entirely due to human activity!" [[Bogwise gives you a thumbs up and signals you to keep going.]] (set: $answer1 to true)

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_193a44c7e00d4ecfb1ebb2e0a980c730~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "//Oh ho HO, NOW WE'RE TALKIN'!//" Zephyr dashes over, THRILLED to talk more about sustainable energy. "Just like solar and wind power, water can also be used as a form of renewable energy! Hydroelectric power is using the power of moving water, such as rivers or dams, to generate energy and create electricity. Unlike coal or gas power, hydroelectric power doesn't produce pollution or harmful gases that hurt the environment, and it is a renewable form of energy that won't run out so long as water is flowing!" "Yeah, that is all true.... not to mention how much conserving water can reduce carbon emissions..... The process of pumping, treating, and distributing water uses a significant amount of energy. By saving water we are reducing the energy needed to transport and treat it, which therefore reduces the number of greenhouse gases that are associated with energy production!" [[Bogwise looks pleased. Keep it up!]] (set: $answer2 to true)

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_1a2f62f833bf4eb38fb0cb66523283ca~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Um, obvi." Terra looks exasperated. "Can't believe I even have to explain this. Water is like, super important for growing crops and feeding animals. Since climate change is leading to more dry spells and droughts, conserving water ensures farmers can keep producing healthy and nutritious food for years to come. And that's not even mentioning how important it is for protecting our ecosystems..." She trails off and looks towards Hydro, waiting for him to jump in. "Oh, yeah... Water is super important for maintaining healthy ecosystems..... Conserving water helps to protect wildlife and support biodiversity by preserving wetlands, rivers, and other natural habitats. More biodiversity also helps us fight back against climate change. Healthy ecosystems are able to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by storing it in plants, trees, soil, and other living organisms- a process known as the (link: "carbon cycle")[(open-url: 'https://www.c2es.org/content/climate-basics-for-kids/')]." [[Nice job! Bogwise flashes a toothy grin.]] (set: $answer3 to true)

(set: $answers to it +1) (go-to: "Bogwise gestures towards you and the gang.")

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_9168e99978974fa79df553b1375aadb5~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] Bogwise gives his old friend a slap on the back. "See buddy? Water conservation is CRAZY important, which is exactly why we need your help." Hydro looks at him in surprise. "You need... //MY// help? Really?" Hydro's voice is sounding more confident by the minute. [[We can't defeat Desolara without you!]] [[Nevermind. We can probs handle it ourselves.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_386f7aaca443407e83d36a7748d5e509~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Oh, wow.. I don't remember the last time I felt this needed..." Hydro turns back to his reflection, and you hear a few quiet sniffles under his breath. He takes a deep breath in and turns back towards you. "Okay. You can count me in." (set: $currentHealth to it+1)\ (rerun:?RenderHealth)\ [[And with that, another friend joins you on your quest.]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_386f7aaca443407e83d36a7748d5e509~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "What is WRONG with you?!?" Bogwise looks at you in disgust as Hydro turns to his reflection once again. "Ugh, ignore $name. They've got a terrible sense of humor. Please Hydro, we really do need your help." Hydro looks deeply unsure of himself, but hesitantly agrees to help. "Okay, I'll try my best..." (set: $currentHealth to it+1)\ (rerun:?RenderHealth)\ [[And with that, another friend joins you on your quest.]]

''HYDRO HAS JOINED YOUR PARTY'' Using your newly gained friendships and knowledge, you've instilled confidence in both yourself and those around you. You suddenly feel... ''ready''. ''YOU HAVE GAINED ONE HEART'' (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] [[Ready to continue?]] { (track: 'hydro-theme', 'stop') (track: 'level-up-jingle', 'playwhenpossible') }

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_9168e99978974fa79df553b1375aadb5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_768,h_512,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/499ef5_9168e99978974fa79df553b1375aadb5~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "Alright gang, I think it's time we face Desolara and finish what we came here for," Bogwise announces, hand in fist. "We've been here before, $name. Do you remember what to do?" [[Yessir, let's do this!]] [[What do I do again?]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_fe8b1d90d48d4100a26167f4bfe70a4b~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] With that, Bogwise summons his final portal- one that takes you and your party directly to the lair of Desolara herself. //''"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING HERE?"''// A haunting voice echoes across the barren wasteland before you. "WE'RE HERE TO KICK SOME BUTT!" Bogwise shouts back as Terra face-palms. "We're here to restore balance to this world, and we are not afraid to take you down in the process!" Solara calls out from behind you. Hydro hesitantly agrees, "Y-yeah, what they said...!" //''"HA HA HA... YOU THINK THIS GROUP OF MISFITS CAN DEFEAT ME, THE ALL-POWERFUL DESOLARA? I AM DESTRUCTION INCARNATE, AND I AM IN CONTROL OF THIS WORLD, ALL THANKS TO THE ACTIONS OF YOUR PEERS. GOOD LUCK TRYING TO STOP THIS UNCONQUERABLE FORCE! AHA HA HA!"''// Enough chit chat, [[it's fightin' time!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_9168e99978974fa79df553b1375aadb5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_768,h_512,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/499ef5_9168e99978974fa79df553b1375aadb5~mv2.png </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] "The only way we can take down Desolara is by targeting her greatest weakness: ''ignorance''. You must first weaken her using the knowledge you've gained throughout this journey. Once she's vulnerable I'll direct the great protectors to attack, but we need your help to lower her defenses. Are you up for the task?" [[Yessir, let's do this!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_873d3d229b1a4178b95db725cd3e49fe~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] (css: "color: #FFC9C9;")[Desolara: (str:...$monsterheartIcon)] Uh oh, that's incorrect! Desolara smiles menacingly as she winds up her attack. (set: $currentHealth to it-1)\ (rerun:?RenderHealth)\ [[Brace yourself!]]

{<style> img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://static.wixstatic.com/media/499ef5_e5698670347749cdb4ed26a2b70bba51~mv2.gif </div>} (css: "color: #F4CCFF;")[Health: (str:...$heartIcon)] (css: "color: #FFC9C9;")[Desolara: (str:...$monsterheartIcon)] Desolara is stunned. "Nice one!" Bogwise cheers. (set: $monsterHealth to it-1)\ (rerun:?RenderHealth)\ [["Solara, get her!"]]

{ (track: 'bogwise-theme', 'loop', true) (track: 'bogwise-theme', 'playwhenpossible') }

main-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_6266aa082406444dba45aa67613c6f05.mp3 boss-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_33d46a48924e4753948a2a6e9fc07d35.mp3 bogwise-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_41fe950e4d684b3fbbb1954e46694f41.mp3 solara-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_87675aff363b47ba8580172b5c73d51d.mp3 zephyr-theme: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_b9277a638aa046c98cd937e1b6a941de.mp3 zephyr-jingle: https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/499ef5_625fbca268ce44bdab5178dd51b8c5ac.mp3

{ |RenderHealth>[{ (set: int-type $currentHealthData to (cond: $currentHealth % 2 is 0, $currentHealth, $currentHealth)) (set: $heartIcon to (repeated: $maxHearts, "♡ ")) (if: $currentHealthData < $heartIcon's length)[ (set: $heartIcon to (repeated: $currentHealthData, "❤️ ") + (subarray: $heartIcon, $currentHealthData+1, $heartIcon's length)) ] (if: $currentHealthData is $heartIcon's length)[ (set: $heartIcon to (repeated: $currentHealthData, "❤️ ")) ] } ] |RenderMonsterHealth>[{ (set: int-type $monsterHealthData to (cond: $monsterHealth % 2 is 0, $monsterHealth, $monsterHealth)) (set: $monsterheartIcon to (repeated: $maxMonsterHearts, "♡ ")) (if: $monsterHealthData < $monsterheartIcon's length)[ (set: $monsterheartIcon to (repeated: $monsterHealthData, "❤️ ") + (subarray: $monsterheartIcon, $monsterHealthData+1, $monsterheartIcon's length)) ] (if: $monsterHealthData is $monsterheartIcon's length)[ (set: $monsterheartIcon to (repeated: $monsterHealthData, "❤️ ")) ] } ] }