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How to Stay Ahead of the Things Hiding in the Shadows

Something unseen follows you through the Cursed City, and the curse gets stronger the longer you stay. The map's core survival advice is simple: keep moving so the things in the shadows do not catch you.

Movement Habits That Keep You Safe

  • Don't linger. Standing still for long periods gives whatever is following you time to close in.
  • Pause briefly, and with a purpose. Stop only to listen or check your surroundings, then move on.
  • Keep a way out in mind. Before you enter a building or a narrow street, note how you came in so you can leave quickly.
  • Watch your back. Turn around now and then. The follower stays close behind you, so a quick look back can tell you whether you need to speed up.

Reading the Signs

  • Whispers: Listen to where they come from. A sound that keeps getting louder or closer is a cue to change direction.
  • Shadows: Moving shadows can be tricks on your eyes, so don't panic at every flicker. If movement keeps appearing in the same direction, steer away from it.
  • Rising curse: As time passes, the town becomes scarier. Treat this as a timer. The longer you take, the harder things get, so avoid wasting time in areas you have already searched.

If You Feel Cornered

Don't freeze in a dark corner. Move toward a more open street and keep going while you listen for where the threat is coming from.