Dark Souls: Ch. 1 – Escaping the Undead Asylum

My journey started on the PC,
A brand-new world awaiting me.
I couldn’t remember this game at all,
So this felt like my very first call.

I’d never walked this road before,
With hidden secrets to explore.
From the very start, I loved the game,
And every challenge that soon came.

To start my class, I chose with care,
Pyromancy’s fire burned bright there.
For my gift, the Master Key,
Seemed like the perfect choice for me.

An ancient asylum, cold and gray,
Held me captive far away.
Its broken walls and silent halls
Echoed through those lonely walls.

A stranger appeared from high above,
A simple act of unexpected love.
He tossed a key into my cell,
Then vanished before I knew him well.

Alone inside those prison walls,
I searched the room from floor to halls.
The heavy door refused to move,
No matter what I tried to prove.

Then on the floor, a glimmer shone,
A little treasure all alone.
The Dungeon Cell Key caught my eye,
A welcome gift I couldn’t deny.

I picked it up without delay,
Then turned and made my careful way.
The rusty lock clicked open wide,
As freedom waited just outside.

One careful step, then one step more,
Into halls I’d never seen before.
The journey had at last begun,
With countless battles yet to come.

Some doors were sealed both firm and tight,
No amount of force could make them right.
Their heavy bolts refused to yield,
Each hidden path remained concealed.

Then came a chamber dark and wide,
Where something monstrous lurked inside.
A towering Demon, fierce and tall,
Beyond the room—I couldn’t reach it at all.

Its mighty footsteps shook the floor,
A warning of the fights in store.
I looked ahead without much fear,
“My time will come… but not quite here.”

I turned away and chose to run,
For this first battle wasn’t won.
I’d grow much stronger by and by,
Then face that beast with head held high.

Let’s move ahead a little more,
To see what waits beyond the door.
A few Hollow soldiers wandered near,
They watched me close but showed no fear.

They stared at me from where they stood,
Yet never struck, which felt quite good.
I wasn’t ready for a fight,
So leaving them alone felt right.

The halls stretched farther down the way,
Inviting me to come and play.
Each corner held a brand-new sight,
With mystery hidden out of sight.

At the far end, I looked around,
A lonely ladder there was found.
So up I climbed one rung at a time,
Until I reached the top to climb.

Two different pathways met my eyes,
Each one held another surprise.
A bonfire glowed with gentle light,
A peaceful rest after my fright.

I lit the fire and took a seat,
Its warming flames felt calm and sweet.
The crackling embers danced so bright,
Driving back the endless night.

I searched the menu one more time,
Expecting leveling to be mine.
But no such option could I see—
Not enough souls had come to me.

So back I stood without delay,
And carried on along my way.
The journey waited just ahead,
With greater dangers still to tread.

One doorway there was locked up tight,
The other opened just right.
I stepped inside with cautious pace,
Exploring every shadowed place.

A few more footsteps, calm and slow,
Then suddenly—a crushing blow!
The mighty demon crashed below,
Its thunder shook the halls below.

Without a pause, I turned and ran,
Escaping just as fast I can.
Another doorway came in sight,
I sprinted there with all my might.

I almost reached the open door,
Just one more step to safety’s floor.
I slipped inside and shut it tight,
Escaping from the Demon’s might.

The heavy door stayed firmly closed,
The raging beast could not impose.
Safe inside, I caught my breath,
Escaping what could have been death.

Another bonfire burned nearby,
Its gentle flames caught my eye.
I lit the fire and took my rest,
Preparing for another test.

Again I checked to level high,
But still the choice passed me by.
No souls to spend, no strength to gain—
I’d simply have to fight again.

So onward went my one-hand quest,
Determined always to do my best.
Each careful step would help me see…
This was only the start for me!

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