#story_event #dung_beetle_knight Nominate the survivor with the least hunt XP and follow Part 1. ### Part 1 Once, there was a boy that made friends with a monster. They often met in secret and played many games. The monster was very important to the boy and he told no one about it. "Why do you like to come and play?" the boy asked the monster. "Well," said the monster, "my mind is very old. I have forgotten most of my life and soon I will remember nothing at all." "Does it hurt?" asked the boy. "Yes," replied the monster. "You help me to remember my life and that brings me comfort." "Will you always come and play?" "I promise... whenever I remember." The nominated survivor gains +1 understanding and the **Secretive** disorder. Add Story Event DUNG BEETLE KNIGHT ![[Story_EventIcon_black.png]] [[Secret Meeting - Part 2]] to the timeline 1+1d5 years from now. ### Part 2 Nominate a survivor with the Secretive disorder and 3+ hunt XP. If there are none, end this story event. It was during a heavy downpour that the monster and the boy, now a man, met again. The man's lantern reflected off the monster's brilliant, iridescent shell. "Thank you for being my friend," said the monster. "I have brought something very sacred to my kind." The monster shoved shimmering poo down the survivor's throat. "Eat it and grow strong. If I return here again, you must kill me - all that I am is nearly gone." The survivor and the monster embraced hands in the dark rain, sharing a silent farewell. The nominated survivor gains the [[Beetle Strength]] secret fighting art, +2 permanent strength, and +1 permanent speed. Add Story Event DUNG BEETLE KNIGHT ![[Story_EventIcon_black.png]] [[Secret Meeting - Part 3]] to the timeline 2 years from now. ### Part 3 The monster waits for its death on the outskirts of the settlement - a silent statue that knows only its final resting place. Add the [[Old Master]] to the Quarry list.