These will be presented to you, and your choice will help drive the narrative forward. For me, it was important not to think of a choice and find a scent that fits, but rather do the converse: let the scent conjure up the choice for me. It was magical to see what the imagination creates based on scent alone – and how that simple choice can send you down a different path that you may not have expected. Fun fact: The olfactory system is adjacent to the hippocampus, allowing scent to be directly connected to the emotional and memory portions of the brain – explaining why memories sparked by scent in this experience feel nostalgic and emotional rather than concrete and detailed. Smell and spoken word are the main components of this experience, but it would be remiss not to mention the other senses that are used to immerse audiences. Utilizing a Philips Hue system, subtle changes in lighting are made as the story is told. Lights change from rageful reds to deep dark blues as the story shifts from a dangerous encounter to a tender moment between friends. Further, ambient background sounds are used to further draw creativity from the participant and solidify the world around them. Waves crash against the cliffs as my avatar stares up at the night sky, but a more enigmatic piano played as I delved deeper into an ancient mystery. The combination of sight, sound, and scent are all perfectly incorporated in this multi-sensory experience. Walk the Night is no stranger to collaborative experiences between a guest and their host – and Tales by Candlelight is no exception to this strong ability. Taking the oral tradition of storytelling and infusing it with scents, guests are able to bring out something special from inside themselves. This is a tale – something living, something that grows and changes in time and telling.
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