The ancient temple of Jedha whispers secrets through its crumbling corridors, where Cal Kestis ventures into the depths of the Buried Refuge. Two large lamps stand like silent sentinels at the entrance, their flickering light casting long shadows across the gap that must be leaped. Beyond lies a narrow structure, a precarious path that demands balance and precision. A pillar juts from the ceiling, forcing our hero to drop and shimmy past the obstruction before continuing his journey. The grapple point awaits, a lifeline to the next challenge.

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Below, imperial troopers patrol the cavernous chambers, their armored footsteps echoing through the stone halls. From the shadows above, Cal observes their movements—a dance of danger and opportunity. The first trooper falls silently to a well-placed takedown, followed by another who patrols the right path. A third watches from below, unaware of the fate awaiting them. As each enemy falls, the chamber grows quieter, until only the distant hum of machinery remains. The green barrier pulses with forbidden energy, a challenge yet to be overcome.

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Water pools shimmer in the dim light, their surfaces broken only by the ripple of Cal's movement. He plunges into the depths, swimming through underwater tunnels where bioluminescent fungi dot the darkness like stars. The journey continues through ancient mechanisms—a wall run past scratch marks, a timed leap over a moving beam, and the final approach to the puzzle door. Here, the Force becomes both key and companion, as Cal manipulates circular objects and sliding plates to unlock the path forward.

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In the circular chamber of the Buried Refuge, a confrontation unfolds. An enigmatic figure emerges from the shadows, blaster aimed and intentions unclear. The ground trembles as dialogue echoes through the stone—a exchange of words that leads to the acquisition of vital codes for Cere. Just as collapse seems inevitable, Merrin's arrival brings salvation, her magic holding back the crumbling ruins. She gifts Cal a charm of ancient power, one that will allow him to dash through the green barriers that have hindered his progress.

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The escape begins with a dash through barriers, each pulse of energy yielding to the newfound ability. The path leads to a meditation point, where Cal can restore his strength and reflect on the journey. Merrin clears the final obstacle, revealing a beam of sunlight that promises freedom. The screech of engines overhead signals the next chapter—a delivery of codes that may change the fate of the galaxy. The Buried Refuge returns to silence, its secrets now carried in the hands of a Jedi.

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