A Wall In The Way XII
“Zho was the guardian of water in our world. Their Playground is where they experimented with their Power and where their followers gathered in tribute and followed Zho’s teachings. As the years went on, Zho shared what they learned of Power with others, and the Playground eventually grew into a temple. Zho explored the world, and many knew of their name, until one day Zho returned to their Playground, only to find their temple destroyed and their followers murdered. It was at that moment Zho’s Wall was born, Zho poured their sorrow and pain into this Wall, and then disappeared.”
Cecil pauses for a moment before pulling a plain case out from underneath his robes. The case has writing on it you don’t recognize and a golden leaf adorns the latch. Considering the splendor of Cecil’s home, the box seems positively ordinary in comparison.
“We know this story thanks to ancient wizards of the Golden Leaf who traveled to the Playground – few survived, but this – this is the only relic we have from that time.”
Cecil opens the case and before you can see what’s inside, a powerful shock wave unlike anything you’ve ever experienced hits you. The sound of the ocean, the roar of the wind, the frigidness of snow, and the scalding heat of boiling water overwhelms your senses. You fall off your chair and see Thomas sitting, staring rapturously at the box. Cecil abruptly closes the box and the sensation is immediately gone. “I should have warned you, this is an item of immense Power. I call it Zho’s Dagger, and it most certainly is the item that killed Zho.”
A quietness covers the room as the enormity of Cecil’s words wash over you.
“I gather now, you understand the enormity of what I am about to suggest. I want you to revisit Zho’s Playground, bring this dagger with you and use its power to counteract the Power of Zho’s Wall and go inside and understand what happened, and bring me back something.”
Thomas blinks, “And fish.”
Cecil smiles, “Yes, and fish.”
Thomas looks at you and without hesitation blurts out, “We’ll do it! What do you want in return?”
Cecil shakes his head and looks away for a moment, “A safer world for us all, and some information I’ve long pondered. Consider this journey the favor I ask of you…and maybe a few rare things I’ve misplaced. But mostly the first thing.”
Cecil hands the box to Thomas. “Keep it secret, keep it safe, and when you approach the wall open the box and hold onto that dagger with all your will. Now, I have important things to be doing.” Cecil looks expectantly at you both and you get the impression it’s your time to leave.
Cecil pauses for a moment before pulling a plain case out from underneath his robes. The case has writing on it you don’t recognize and a golden leaf adorns the latch. Considering the splendor of Cecil’s home, the box seems positively ordinary in comparison.
“We know this story thanks to ancient wizards of the Golden Leaf who traveled to the Playground – few survived, but this – this is the only relic we have from that time.”
Cecil opens the case and before you can see what’s inside, a powerful shock wave unlike anything you’ve ever experienced hits you. The sound of the ocean, the roar of the wind, the frigidness of snow, and the scalding heat of boiling water overwhelms your senses. You fall off your chair and see Thomas sitting, staring rapturously at the box. Cecil abruptly closes the box and the sensation is immediately gone. “I should have warned you, this is an item of immense Power. I call it Zho’s Dagger, and it most certainly is the item that killed Zho.”
A quietness covers the room as the enormity of Cecil’s words wash over you.
“I gather now, you understand the enormity of what I am about to suggest. I want you to revisit Zho’s Playground, bring this dagger with you and use its power to counteract the Power of Zho’s Wall and go inside and understand what happened, and bring me back something.”
Thomas blinks, “And fish.”
Cecil smiles, “Yes, and fish.”
Thomas looks at you and without hesitation blurts out, “We’ll do it! What do you want in return?”
Cecil shakes his head and looks away for a moment, “A safer world for us all, and some information I’ve long pondered. Consider this journey the favor I ask of you…and maybe a few rare things I’ve misplaced. But mostly the first thing.”
Cecil hands the box to Thomas. “Keep it secret, keep it safe, and when you approach the wall open the box and hold onto that dagger with all your will. Now, I have important things to be doing.” Cecil looks expectantly at you both and you get the impression it’s your time to leave.
