Y’all are really killing me. ::giggles::
Always making the poll come out even. I can’t VOTE when you do that, don’cha know? I *know* what happens based on the choices. So I don’t like to be the deciding factor (; Fortunately, I didn’t have to be this time. They’ll press the hand in the grain. (=
And then – well – the door will either open, explode, or nothing will happen…
After a brief discussion, it was decided amongst the two they would try behind the waterfall first as there was no entrance to attempt to locate. The entrance was already established – if you knew to look behind the waterfall. The pair make their careful and cautious way behind the waterfall, ignoring the water which splashes upon them. It is not – too – much, though it is enough to make Lucian curse for a moment. He chuckles lightly, then helps Solstice through and into the large cavern.
“This is quite the space. Any thoughts on how to see in the dark?” Solstice chuckles faintly.
“I do, actually.” Lucian leans down, picking up an old and forgotten torch. He lights it, grinning. He moves about, finding one more. This is lit and handed to Solstice. “Here you are, my lady.” He bows to her. She smirks.
“Your highness.” She curtsies.
“Oh, goddess. Please do not call me that. It makes me feel – stuffy and stodgy. No, thank you.” Lucian moves forward, curious. He makes a complete circuit of the outer cavern, finding not much at all. “No markings? No – anything?” He looks to Solstice. She shrugs a bit.
“I cannot tell you, Lucian. I gave you all the information which was known to me.” She joins him. The two move forward, down the long passageway. Lucian pauses, resting his hand against the left wall. He blinks, turning to look at it.
“What?” Solstice looks to him.
“The wall became warm to my touch.” Lucian frowns, confused. Solstice moves forward. She rests a hand on the wall.
“I feel nothing, Lucian.” She lofts a brow.
“But I do.” He moves his hand further down the wall, back the way they came. “Less warm.” He moves his hand forward, toward where they were headed. “Much warmer. This way.” He moves them down the passage, one hand against the wall at all times. He takes a sudden branch to the left, which leads them to a door. He tips his head to one side.
“Well. A door. And quite the door.” He looks over the intricately carved door. It told a story of a man wielding a sword, bringing peace to the lands. “I think this is the place.”
“And not a trap.” Solstice frowns, cautious.
“True. However, I am uncertain how to open the door..” Lucian looks the door over. He reaches out. “Look here. Two hand prints, hidden in the carvings.”
“But which one do you use? This one here?” She taps the one hidden on the sword itself. “Or this one?” She taps the one hidden within a field of grain.
“A very good question.” He steps back, giving the door his full attention.
You people are KILLING me. *laughs* It’s dead even. I get to choose? REALLY?! *checks once more* Yup. Totally tied. I choose. (;
So – Lucian and Solstice will be going to explore behind the waterfall, because I said so. (; Heeheehehehehee.
So, what shall they find? Hopefully the answers they seek will be behind the fall of the water….
(Laci, so help me god, if you’ve tied this up again, I might cry… XD)
I need you readers to CHOOOOOOOOOOOSE. I have not voted because it’s an even tie right now. So, this poll is going to run longer. I need you to vote, people! I cannot write the next part of the story without your help! ::grins::
Vote! Vote!
Choose your path!!
Do you go behind the waterfall? Or will you tackle the cliff?!
Lucian had decided. He would go for the sword. He would leave Jarrod behind to supervise the construction of the fortifications of the city. Jarrod had just laughed at Lucian’s concern, stating he had more experience with building cities than Lucian did. Which was sort of true. Lucian had laughed, leaving his friend to it. Nicholas had also opted to remain behind and help Jarrod with the fortifications, knowing where Ryall’s army would be more likely to strike.
This left Lucian to travel with Solstice, the seer, and a few of his men. He did not take many, as he was uncertain the mission would yield anything of interest. A story was one thing. Finding the artifact which was the source of the story – that was something else entirely.
The sword was said to be somewhere just of Eyanea lands, but not within Tyradih. These lands were currently unclaimed by any kingdom, a neutral place. The group rode upon horseback, toward the clearing from the picture. Nicholas had been able to give them some directions to get them started. From his starting point, they were able to at least find the clearing.
“It’s truly real.” Lucian dismounts, moving toward the lake. He keeps the horse’s reigns in his hand, just in case.
“So it seems, Lucian.” She dismounts and follows him. She looks around slowly.
“So – now where to we look?” Lucian looks around the clearing himself, frowning faintly.
“That is a very good question. I’m not certain.” She narrows her eyes, then moves forward, a hand on a smooth section of the cliff wall. “Perhaps here.”
“And I was going to suggest here.” Lucian was standing near the waterfall. “There is a cavern here….”
“And I am pretty certain there is a hidden door here…”
