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<blockquote data-quote="freebfrost" data-source="post: 2710632" data-attributes="member: 3713"><p>The night's breeze washes over me while I sleep in the nook of a birch tree, the furry warmth of Jack at my side gently breathing, deep and throaty as his legs twitch in a dream of chasing rabbits down through a hillside thicket. Or perhaps just running free and wild through a grassy meadow under the golden sun. There is a slight chill was in the air and the scent of jacinth and lavender wafted on the wind. </p><p></p><p>The Mother's Rebirth is upon us. </p><p></p><p>Before the sun rose I was up and walking over the plateau, my faithful companion at my side. I drifted amongst the green leaves, their fragile softness wet to the touch under my fingertips from the early morning dew. I was looking for more signs of worked stone, but my search was futile. Only the obilisk and the flat platform of worked stone were to be seen. After clearing the platform, an indentation was revealed. It just happened to mirror the shape of the obilisk's base from the cliff below. Clearly, they were each part of one whole. But try as I might, I could not see any way that my medallion was a part of this joining. Perhaps it's purpose was yet to be revealed... </p><p></p><p>A mystery. </p><p></p><p>How delightful! </p><p></p><p>But wait, maybe this all was a test after all. </p><p></p><p>Hmm. To what end? </p><p></p><p>It is obvious that I can't move this.... the Builders? </p><p></p><p>Am I supposed to work with those... those MEN?! </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Ewww. </p><p></p><p>========================================== ================= </p><p></p><p>I found a new friend today - Terrterratta. She's a lovely mountain bluebird, and is absolutely crazy for cedar berries! Hee! She's a cutie and I'm teaching her to keep an eye out for outsiders around the area. She was a bit frightened of Jack, but once I Spoke with them both, she was much assured that he is more bark than bite! </p><p></p><p>I've been thinking on the obilisk - I'll bet that if you look through the hole in the stone and the obilisk is in place at the top of the plateau - well, I bet it points out some place on the Earthton Mountains. Maybe a lost ruin of the dwarves or something similiar. </p><p></p><p>This feels more and more... Comfortable. </p><p></p><p>Hmm. </p><p></p><p>No signs of the Builders today - perhaps they are afraid to venture into the wood again? </p><p></p><p>Now why does a part of me feel bad at that thought? </p><p></p><p>======================================================== === </p><p></p><p>They've returned. All except the sorcerer. That bodes well. </p><p></p><p>I must go and speak with them. </p><p></p><p>=========================================================== </p><p></p><p>It has been an interesting afternoon. I was spotted by the scout - Menos - he has a strong eye to be sure, and although the men were wary, they understood the markings I had placed on the stones and shared my interest in how unusual these ruins were. </p><p></p><p>After much work and poor engineering by the men (and how they ever build a house let alone a town is beyond me), we all were able to move the obilisk up the stairs in the cliffside to the platform on top. Once we got it into place, a strange glow could be seen in the obilisk's center hole. Using the Mother's sight I could see that it was magic at work, but we braved its touch and I was vindicated. It indeed showed a location in the Earthton mountains - a notch cut into the cliffs and filled with ruined buildings? </p><p></p><p>The enchantment showed the structures in great details, as if they were just a mile away, although it was many days to the mountains from here. </p><p></p><p>Magic indeed. </p><p></p><p>I did not ever recall seeing such structures on the mountainside, nor did my Aunt ever mention this. I was nervous, but at the same time, wanted to see what these structures were. </p><p></p><p>The men felt similarly. </p><p></p><p>====================================================== ===== </p><p></p><p>Travelling through the swamp. There was a settlement of Builders here - I avoided the place although the men stayed the night there. Jack and I slept comfortably by the riverside. </p><p></p><p>Lizardmen? </p><p></p><p>I admit that I have never met one, although the Books speak of them as did my Aunt. Many view them as barbaric creatures, but they are misunderstood by men, as usual. They are strong and venerate strength and hunting and honor power. But does that make them barbaric? Only to the Builders and their ilk. </p><p></p><p>Pfft! </p><p></p><p>================================================= ========== </p><p></p><p>This morning we reached the foot of the mountains, and no sign could be seen of the ruins let alone the rift in the cliff face. Menos volunteered to ascend the rock and abruptly disappeared! </p><p></p><p>Magic. </p><p></p><p>And indeed, the entire cliff seemed to be concealed from our eyes, cloaked in a spell of illusion to appear as solid rock. The obilisk had enabled us to see through the deception, and apparently once in contact with the rift, Menos was able to see it as it truly was as well. There is little for us to do but go up at this point... </p><p></p><p>=========================================================== </p><p></p><p>We have been attacked. </p><p></p><p>First amongst the strange ruins by a mechanical man with whirling chains and tubes. What foul sorcery gave this thing a mockery of life?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="freebfrost, post: 2710632, member: 3713"] The night's breeze washes over me while I sleep in the nook of a birch tree, the furry warmth of Jack at my side gently breathing, deep and throaty as his legs twitch in a dream of chasing rabbits down through a hillside thicket. Or perhaps just running free and wild through a grassy meadow under the golden sun. There is a slight chill was in the air and the scent of jacinth and lavender wafted on the wind. The Mother's Rebirth is upon us. Before the sun rose I was up and walking over the plateau, my faithful companion at my side. I drifted amongst the green leaves, their fragile softness wet to the touch under my fingertips from the early morning dew. I was looking for more signs of worked stone, but my search was futile. Only the obilisk and the flat platform of worked stone were to be seen. After clearing the platform, an indentation was revealed. It just happened to mirror the shape of the obilisk's base from the cliff below. Clearly, they were each part of one whole. But try as I might, I could not see any way that my medallion was a part of this joining. Perhaps it's purpose was yet to be revealed... A mystery. How delightful! But wait, maybe this all was a test after all. Hmm. To what end? It is obvious that I can't move this.... the Builders? Am I supposed to work with those... those MEN?! Ewww. ========================================== ================= I found a new friend today - Terrterratta. She's a lovely mountain bluebird, and is absolutely crazy for cedar berries! Hee! She's a cutie and I'm teaching her to keep an eye out for outsiders around the area. She was a bit frightened of Jack, but once I Spoke with them both, she was much assured that he is more bark than bite! I've been thinking on the obilisk - I'll bet that if you look through the hole in the stone and the obilisk is in place at the top of the plateau - well, I bet it points out some place on the Earthton Mountains. Maybe a lost ruin of the dwarves or something similiar. This feels more and more... Comfortable. Hmm. No signs of the Builders today - perhaps they are afraid to venture into the wood again? Now why does a part of me feel bad at that thought? ======================================================== === They've returned. All except the sorcerer. That bodes well. I must go and speak with them. =========================================================== It has been an interesting afternoon. I was spotted by the scout - Menos - he has a strong eye to be sure, and although the men were wary, they understood the markings I had placed on the stones and shared my interest in how unusual these ruins were. After much work and poor engineering by the men (and how they ever build a house let alone a town is beyond me), we all were able to move the obilisk up the stairs in the cliffside to the platform on top. Once we got it into place, a strange glow could be seen in the obilisk's center hole. Using the Mother's sight I could see that it was magic at work, but we braved its touch and I was vindicated. It indeed showed a location in the Earthton mountains - a notch cut into the cliffs and filled with ruined buildings? The enchantment showed the structures in great details, as if they were just a mile away, although it was many days to the mountains from here. Magic indeed. I did not ever recall seeing such structures on the mountainside, nor did my Aunt ever mention this. I was nervous, but at the same time, wanted to see what these structures were. The men felt similarly. ====================================================== ===== Travelling through the swamp. There was a settlement of Builders here - I avoided the place although the men stayed the night there. Jack and I slept comfortably by the riverside. Lizardmen? I admit that I have never met one, although the Books speak of them as did my Aunt. Many view them as barbaric creatures, but they are misunderstood by men, as usual. They are strong and venerate strength and hunting and honor power. But does that make them barbaric? Only to the Builders and their ilk. Pfft! ================================================= ========== This morning we reached the foot of the mountains, and no sign could be seen of the ruins let alone the rift in the cliff face. Menos volunteered to ascend the rock and abruptly disappeared! Magic. And indeed, the entire cliff seemed to be concealed from our eyes, cloaked in a spell of illusion to appear as solid rock. The obilisk had enabled us to see through the deception, and apparently once in contact with the rift, Menos was able to see it as it truly was as well. There is little for us to do but go up at this point... =========================================================== We have been attacked. First amongst the strange ruins by a mechanical man with whirling chains and tubes. What foul sorcery gave this thing a mockery of life? [/QUOTE]
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