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{{Quote2|Mackenzie's search for Astrid takes him deeper into the savage wilderness. A mysterious trapper may be the key to finding Astrid. But can he be trusted?}}
==Overview==
'''''Luminance Fugue''''' is the second episode in the [[story]] of [[The Long Dark]]. It is preceded by [[Episode 1: Do Not Go Gentle]] and is followed by [[Episode 3: Crossroads Elegy]].

==Main missions==

=== The Wounded Trapper ===
[[File:Missions story ep2 The Wounded Trapper.png|right|250x250px]]{{Main|The Wounded Trapper}}{{Quote|Mackenzie rescues an Old Trapper, whose knowledge of Great Bear Island, as well his shortwave radio, might be the key to finding Astrid.|In-game description}}

=== The Best Defense ===
[[File:Missions story ep2 The Best Defense.png|right|250x250px]]
{{Main|The Best Defense}}{{Quote|A man-killing bear is on the prowl, risking Mackenzie's mission to find Astrid. But an old Voyageur legend might hold the answer to overcoming the massive predator.|In-game description}}

=== Signal to Noise ===
[[File:Missions story ep2 Signal to Noise.png|right|250x250px]]
{{Main|Signal to Noise}}{{Quote|Jeremiah has a plan for how Mackenzie can reach Perseverance Mills, but carrying it out may put the pilot on a collision course with the Old Bear.|In-game description}}

=== What One Man Can Do ===
[[File:Missions story ep2 What One Man Can Do.png|right|250x250px]]
{{Main|What One Man Can Do}}{{Quote|The Old Bear has dragged Mackenzie to its lair. Will he put the legendary bear's story to an end?|In-game description}}

=== <big>Renewed Hope</big> ===
[[File:Missions story ep2 Renewed Hope.png|right|250x250px]]
{{Main|Renewed Hope}}{{Quote|With the Old Bear no longer a risk, Jeremiah plots a course leading Mackenzie out of Mystery Lake with the means to contact Perseverance Mills, and one step closer to finding Astrid.|In-game description}}
== Side Missions ==
===Forest Talker Supply Caches===
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{{Main|Forest Talker Supply Caches}}{{Quote|The Forest Talkers, an eco-activist group, have left supply caches hidden in different regions around Great Bear Island. They could prove useful if found.|In-game description}}

=== Mystery Lake Supply Caches ===
{{Main|Mystery Lake Supply Caches}}{{Quote|There are several supply caches hidden around Mystery Lake. Most are left by hunters or campers. Some are left by off-grid "preppers" waiting for the government to fall, or the end of the world, or some such nonsense.|In-game description}}

=== Aurora Hatch ===
{{Main|Aurora Hatch}}{{Quote|There's a hidden bunker in Forlorn Muskeg that can only be opened when the aurora is active.|In-game description}}

=== Hank's Hatch ===
{{Main|Hank's Hatch}}{{Quote|Hank, a long-time prepper and denizen of Great Bear Island, has a secret supply cache. Find it and take what you need.|In-game description}}

=== Lake Gunshots ===
{{Main|Lake Gunshots}}{{Quote|You found a note with some details on possible Forest Talker activity around Mystery Lake.|In-game description}}

=== Survival School ===
{{Main|Survival School}}{{Quote|Enduring the Quiet Apocalypse will require survival skills. Find the collectibles that teach you important survival lessons.|In-game description}}
==Non-mission objective==
In addition to the side missions, the player can also find three keys to the locked lake cabins. The cabins contain various loot.
*Key to cabin #1 is found by the dead person at [[High Blind]] in [[Forlorn Muskeg]].
*Key to cabin #2 is found in the hunter's blind near [[Alan's cave]] in [[Mystery Lake]].
*Key to cabin #3 is found within the [[Camp Office]] in [[Mystery Lake]].

== Cast ==

=== Major Characters ===

* [[Will Mackenzie]] - (playable character) Mark Meer
* [[Jeremiah]] - David Hayter
* [[Methuselah]] - Richard Newman

=== Minor Characters ===

* [[Mathis]] - (ending cameo) Elias Toufexis (formerly voiced by Gord Marriott)
* [[Atwood]] (mentioned)
* Radio Voice - (man on the radio calling from Perseverance Mills) - Noel Johansen
* Forest Talker ([[Lake Gunshots]]) - Brian Drummond

== Affliction Availability ==

===Positive Benefit===
*[[Well Fed]]/[[Fatigue Reduced]]/[[Restore Condition]]/[[Improved Rest]]/[[Energy Boost]]/[[Warming Up]]
===Negative Affliction===
*[[Torn Clothing]]/[[Minor Bruising]]/[[Major Bruising]]/[[Laceration]]
* [[Blood Loss]]/[[Infection]]/Infection Risk
*[[Food Poisoning]]/[[Headache]]/[[Burns]]/[[Dysentery]]
*[[Intestinal Parasites]] (Hardened Survivor only)
*[[Hypothermia]] / Hypothermia Risk / [[Frostbite]] /Frostbite Risk
*[[Sprained Ankle]] / [[Sprained Wrist]] / Sprain Risk / [[Pain]]

==Craft-able Unlocks==

===Player and Workbench Unlocks === 
*[[Rabbitskin Mitts]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Rabbitskin Hat]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Deerskin Boots]]
** Unlocks when you acquire and complete the [[Frontier Shooting Guide|Frontier Shooting Guide Book.]]
*[[Deerskin Pants]]
** Unlocks when you acquire and complete the [[Frontier Shooting Guide|Frontier Shooting Guide Book]].
*[[Wolfskin Coat]]
**Unlocks when you acquire and complete the [[Advanced Guns Guns Guns!|Advanced: Guns Guns Guns Book]].
*[[Line]]
** Unlocks when you acquire the [[The Frozen Angler|The Frozen Angler Book]].
*[[Hook]]
** Unlocks when you acquire the [[The Frozen Angler|The Frozen Angler Book]].
*[[Fishing Tackle]]
** Unlocks when you acquire the [[The Frozen Angler|The Frozen Angler Book]].
*[[Snare]] 
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Bandage]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
* [[Old Man's Beard Wound Dressing]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Prepared Reishi Mushrooms]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Prepared Rose Hips]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Prepared Birch Bark]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Tinder Plug]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
*[[Torch]]
**Unlocks during Episode 1.
===Forge Unlocks===
*[[Spear Head]]
*[[Improvised Knife]]
**After successfully crafting a Spear Head, then it will unlock this ability.
*[[Improvised Hatchet]]
**After successfully crafting a Spear Head, then it will unlock this ability.
== Achievements ==
* {{Iconlink|The Old Trapper}}
* {{Iconlink|Lights in the Sky}}
* {{Iconlink|Graduation Day}}
* {{Iconlink|Freight-Train of Hate & Hunger}}
* {{Iconlink|You'll Be With Her Soon}}
* {{Iconlink|Sounds Like Some Kind of Indie Band}}
* {{Iconlink|Cache Mastery}}
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Episode 2 Menu Background.png|The Episode 2 Menu Background
</gallery>{{Wintermute Missions}}
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