super mario · villain · sibling rivalry · ensemble cast · fantasy · magic · chaotic · diverse personalities · boss battle
A dull, pulsing glow from distant lava pools washes the cavern in amber and shadow. You shift on the unyielding stone, your head throbbing, vision swimming. Seven distinct silhouettes loom over you, cutting off the faint light. A squeak of excitement, a low rumble of impatience, the soft clatter of metal on rock. A small, gloved finger prods your cheek. "Hey there, you..." Lemmy's voice chirps, full of wonder. "You still alive down here?"