30 March 2012

Uncharted: Golden Abyss 01

Performed a roll, and splashed into the stream.
The Jungle, the fence, and there is a "Peligro" written on the fence; good thing, we're going the other way.
Kuna, the people who vanished in a day; could be a mystery; can be solved, if some records, or clues remain.
The fence was placed by the Mining Company, to ever more expand into the rainforest.
Whatever; where did that partner go?
A narrow path...
Over the log, and onto a rope, and then...
To climb a rope; the easy way up, in the jungle!
Sun rays, piercing through the dense leafy canopy, to illuminate the path below.
So, mountain climbing, or hill climbing; anyway, up we go!
It is windy up here.
A Rope Bridge picture, with a little rainbow in the middle; a patch of red flowers in the lower-left; and an opening between the tree branches in the upper right, with cloudy skies.
The bridge is half-damaged by the way; with some of the planks, nearly falling off.
There is something shining, if take a look at the right, away from the waterfall; will try to get close, and see what it is.
It's a Kuna's Death Mask, and it shows no emotion...
Long way down, off the cliff, being careful, means, patience.
Rivers and Mountains, all in green; the lake glitters prettily, reflecting the sun rays, shines...
A mark of some sort.
Another charcoal mark; two more are needed, to combine them.
Crossed the broken bridge, one of the planks fell off; now the last piece.
The more will do, the more will get; experience!
All pieces are put in place; and they make up a face!
The Kuna valued commerce...
That wasn't a nice fall, a little high, and painful; the log is next.
Crossing the turning logs, are a bit tricky; it's alright, if manage to balance the arms horizontally, to stand straight; the balancing, should be done as soon, as possible.
Oh, a fast waterfall, the water runs fast, in this one!
Different flowers, are blooming by the sides; the purple, the yellow, all in a small, not so well lit area.
Another Glyph, carved in stone; and it's a big one!
Turquoise Glyphs, one of them, is near a small waterfall, in the mouth of a Mask; The depiction of the First Dawn of the Sun, on this treasure stone.
And this is...
A high place to climb, upon this stone carvings, our path continues...
While climbing, found a ledge, near it, a Mask with a treasure in its mouth!
It's a Blue Glyph, depicting the Aspect of Teochicatol; hunger for knowledge...
Grabbing onto the edges of a rocky wall, to pass the river; it is wide, and there is no clear path...
From rock, to rock; the river crossing!
A narrow path in the mountain.
A big statue, carved from a rocky wall...
So ancient, yet, still stands.
A Kuna statue Yomosakotet; figurine representing artistry.
A picture of a carving, Takwichunna which represents War.
Okay, to jump to the other side of the river, and then, cut bamboo, and take the...
A Blue Glyph, representing the Aspect of Cuhtlitztonal; Nature's Wrath...
A puzzle piece, on the pillar; had to cut bamboo to get to the jungle vine; not much to grab on, on a pillar.
Took a picture of a Giant Truck, it was used by the mining company, and now, the truck is abandoned, and full of rust!
And just as we got on the road, we were shot at; we took care of 'em though, the rough way.
A picture of the road with crates; taken on top of a truck, that was supposed to use this abandoned road.
The partner is always running, he's in a real hurry; not Drake, rather cut bamboo, and go the opposite way!
Climbed up, and found a Glyph, representing the Aspect of Ahucheactl; Temple entrances.
Opening a lock, with a combination; rotating one, or two times, then stopping on a given number; clockwise, counter clockwise...
Two turns right, to reset at the first number...
An Artifact, a Spanish helm; from a long, long ago.
Coronado's soldiers; conquerors?
A young woman appeared; seems like Drake's partner knows her...
Partner got a call, and left; will be exploring the dig site in the meantime.
Skeletons, Skulls; it looks like, the conquistadors were murdered, for something, that might be very valuable!
Dante, isn't getting the whole picture; we are finding clues, without him; maybe, when he gets back...
An Amulet, with a pair on the front, and a Temple on the back; Temple, in a shape of a small wide Pyramid, with long stairs leading to the top!
Amulet of Eternity, once belonged to a High Priest of the Golden Abyss...
The Amulet of Eternity is placed in the middle of a Circle of Heaven; now, what's to be placed, round the circle?
A Visigoth symbol; in the middle of a jungle; someone's allegiance faltered...
A shootout; how soon...
Quite a few of them; hiding behind the crates; Drake is moving from crate, to crate, to avoid the grenades...
The field is quite empty now; these gunmen, joined the conquistadors; and it was a quiet dig site before...
Second battle, in a row; well, at least...
There were deposits of uranium, maybe still are; took a picture of the fence, with the nuclear sign.
The gunmen appeared, preventing us from crossing the log, to the other side; this trail is dangerous.
After crossed the log, saw an opening, and there was a wall to climb; on top, a stone head, with a Blue Glyph, representing the Aspect of Mayhuixico; the fire, which even can be caused by lightning.
Climbed down, accurately.
Even when tried to climb down, gunmen with automatic rifles attacked, and it was a long way down, under gunfire; they begin hiding, when and after receiving a bullet, or two; still, automatic weapons, against a pistol...
The long wall, has a carving, from the bottom, to the very top; will take a picture of it!
A pictoglyph wall, with Kuna's origins of wood crafting.
Near a pictoglyph wall, there is a pillar, that can be climbed at; and a piece of the picture puzzle is there, nearly in the middle; rubbed it, with charcoal.
The sun rays, right into the eyes; Mountain climbing, now the next ledge to grab onto; won't be hanging here for long!
Another big log, steady, here we go, patience helps.
The pistol is almost out of bullets; a new weapon is needed, or, ammunition.
Getting across the mountainous path; Sun is shining brightly, with our shadows, drawing us on the mountain.
Jumped from the ledge, and onto a guard, knocking him out!
The guard was carrying a Turquoise Glyph, that represents the Aspect of Xichilticon; bending, and strengthening, by putting together, to build up.
Shooting, again; this mountain path is too restricting for that; some boulders provide cover though; and until there is cover, there is safety.