Story through the level

This time we're going through the story of the game, as of level 1.

The player, once a powerful wizard has been struck with a curse that slowly transforms them into a lizard, the curse feeding off their own magic and weakening them. The only cure is found at the top of a mystical mountain, the player starting at the base of it. As they make it through the dense forest at the foot of the mountain they reach the humble entrance to the mountain. Upon entering, mystical crystals give off a glow, lighting the cave, but before the player can enjoy the view crude golems formed from the mountain's crystals and rock attack the player. Normally the player fights back using their diminished magic. Once defeated the way forward is blocked by an elevated ledge, but their lizard body shows some use by giving them the ability to leap over the ledge with the lizard strength. The next roadblock, a rushing river that blocks the way, is once more made passable by using the lizard form to leap between stone spires that rise from the water. Finally the player is faced with their largest challenge as a bigger golem awaits them. After their fight they continue through the caves.