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Possible routes to escape (they can be combined): Luck - the captors make a mistake, or something completely unexpected happens that the hero can exploit. Preparation - the hero, knowing that cap...
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Possible routes to escape (they can be combined): - Luck - the captors make a mistake, or something completely unexpected happens that the hero can exploit. - Preparation - the hero, knowing that capture was possible or imminent, prepared something (a tool, spell or ally) that would help him escape. - Knowledge - the hero knows what the captors want, need or fear, and can use that against them. - Charm - the hero negotiates with or sweet-talks the captors into releasing him. May take the form of a bluff. - Connections - the hero knows someone the captors respect or deal with. Or maybe one of the captors knows _him_.