"I'm going to be the first," Melissa said to herself while looking over the river leading to Fang. The raft ride was pleasant, but her excitement was scarcely controllable as she stepped into town.  She had always been looking to make a name for herself, and serving lords and nobles had gotten her nowhere so far.  Though she may not be the most skilled with a sword, few could match her willpower and desire to continue on.  There was no one that had gone into The Walk with a determination like hers.  Her fingers stroked the hilt of her sword in anticipation.<br/>The festivities of the city were something else.  She had been to many festivals, but there was something special about Fang.  Melissa figured it had something to do with being one of the "Guests of Honor" and the special treatment she got, simply for wearing the scarf.  At some point on the first night after her arrival, she was so inebriated with liquors that several hours passed without her knowing.<br/>She probably should have spent more time resting in the fancy bed they saved for her, but instead the party carried her almost until the time of departure.  A man came to lead her to the labyrinth and suddenly everything changed.  Things were serious, and she needed to concentrate.  There was a bit of sleepiness lingering, but once she got inside the labyrinth, she'd be too excited to even think about it.<br/>The other participants nodded at her as she approached, and she nodded back with a smile.  She wondered what might become of them.  She wondered if she might have the chance to catch up with the other four that had entered ahead of her.  Before long, it was her own turn.  There was an air of solemnity as she stepped forward, and then in what could be her last moments, she turned, held her scarf into the air, and waved to the few that were still watching as if to say she'd be back.<br/>The inside of the labyrinth was actually brighter than she had expected.  Glowing crystals far above illuminated the path, however poorly.  There wasn't a long walk before she came upon a few small boxes on the round. She shrugged to herself and lifted the lid of her box to see what was inside.  Secretly she wondered what was in the rest of the boxes, and why none of the other participants had looted the rest of the boxes.