A week has passed, and the adventurer pauses to get his bearings.

He looks down, and is pleased to see the progress he's made during his ascent of Mount Finals. The old man at the base of the mountain was a strange fellow and the first challenge; he spoke of nothing but double-declining balances and warranty liability and would not let the adventurer pass unless he answered the stranger's questions...

That was behind him, though; if he hoped to reach the top in time, he would need to face forward and focus on navigating the unknown and unforgiving terrain.

He tightens his safety line and climbs ever higher, every step bringing him closer and closer towards the sound of the taiko drums...