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Message: <blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4883655" data-attributes="member: 3285">Castle Ambrose: Part 17 – The Gate of the Silver KeysBeldin squinted at the amber statue of a lion.  It stood between them and a silver gate with three large keyholes.“I guess that’s the guardian,” he said skeptically.The massive amber lion’s head turned to track Beldin’s movements.“Yep,” said Vlad.“All right then, let’s get on with it.”  Beldin rushed forward.The amber lion moved much quicker than the dwarf anticipated.  It jumped into the air and pinned him to the ground with its bulk.  Sebastian gestured and searing rays of energy struck the amber lion, only to bounce off harmlessly.  “It is immune to my magic!”Beldin was pinned beneath his shield.  “Try something else!”Vlad hacked at the amber lion.  Grungronazharr bounced off its hide, utterly ineffective.  Still, it was enough to distract the guardian. The amber lion lifted its head in a mute roar at Vlad.“I have something else,” said Sebastian.  “Stand back!”Vlad danced back.  The lion turned its attention back to Beldin, preparing to bite his head off.A pale blue sphere crackled in his open palm.  He threw it at the amber lion.The lion froze as the blue light spread from where the sphere struck it.  Cracks formed in the amber.  Seeing the guardian fracture, Beldin kicked upwards with his feet.  The amber lion collapsed into chunks.  A scroll fell to Beldin’s feet. He tossed it to Sebastian.Sebastian read it: “To Those Who Would Be Free: The secret that will break the curse surrounding Castle Ambrose and lift the gray mist is engraved on the inside lid of Aldones Stephen Ambrose’s casket. To summon King Aldones’ tomb from beyond space and time, four magical items are needed. The four items, The Enchanted Sword of Sylaire, The Viper Circled Mirror, The Ring of Eibon, and a potion of time travel, can all be found in Carcosa, our old homeland. Touch ring to viper’s tail. Anoint the sword with the potion. Shatter the mirror with the sword, and King Aldones’ tomb will appear. Search first for the Gate of the Silver Keys.” Sebastian looked up.  “There are some scribbled notes as well.”“Guess we know what to do next.”  Vlad stepped over to a keyhole.  “Hope Kham is on the other side.”Beldin walked over to a keyhole.  “Hope SOMETHING is on the other side.”Sebastian took a position at the last keyhole.  “All together now.  One, two, three.”They turned the keys in the locks.</blockquote>

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