
REMASTERED – Episode 32: Tampered
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Eltio's Unhappiness
In 18 25, bolivia gained its independence from spain. After several crushing defeats in battle and a crumbling economy, the people of patosi had no choice but to continue mining. The average life span of a sero rico miner was only forty years old. To keep everyone motivated and hopeful, miners pray for a spirit to protect them. They call him el tio, which is spanish for the uncle. Whenever something good happens, like tapping a rich vein of ore, it's because el tio favored them that day. Eltio's unhappiness can result in cavins and death.
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