*Early morning in the tower and Esgir makes his way around the main floor. There had been much talk about the events surrounding the ascension of Thalenir, and between the talk from those present, and the fractured memories of dreams that everyone had been experiencing, Esgir was looking for something that might not even be there. There had been a hidden room, full of books, somewhere around here; and if the books in that room were worth hiding, then perhaps they had the answers he sought.*
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"Ah, morning master Marloff"
*Turning from his searching.*
"Aye had a strange dream of late, apparently others had even more interesting experiences. Aye saw the tower, an' it was on fire... but there was a room... full of books..."
*Turning to contuinue his searching.*
"I too have had conflicting thoughts in my sleep." Marloff studies the areas were Esgir seems to be focusing, then turns to gaze at his face. "This room you are looking for, why do you seek it ?"
*I know he searches for a book for answers and I have gathered some clues as to what he searches for. How... I need... I shall remain cautious... This dwarf, he is key to things that will come. What part should I play in this? Should I intervene and become part of his plans? One thing I am certain of, what Esgir seeks brings chaos.*
"You know, Esgir, some things are hidden for good reason and perhaps should stay concealed. What answers do you pursue? They seem to have you perplexed."
"Ye sound much like Malkonius just now."
*Looking to the Empyrean.*
"He an' aye had... words of late." *Rubbing his cheek a bit.* "Aye only seek t' right what aye've caused, t' make sense of it all. Aye have t' think there was a reason f'r it, f'r good or ill aye'll see it through t' th' end."
Kaelan comes into the library. "Master dwarf if you are looking for the secret room that was in the dream reality you will not find anything. I spent some time after the dream hunting for the room. Just coming back to the tower afterwards was a shock to my system when I expected to be cleaning up ruins."
"Perhaps, I can help. What knowledge do you seek?"
*Huffed.*
"Well, at least aye wasn't th' only one who went lookin'; though aye am disappointed t' hear it dous'nae really exist. Aye'm searching f'r more inf'rmation on th' sight: foretellin's, prophecies, an' whatnot- which was why aye have been speaking much t' master Marloff of late; th' Empyrean's are known t' be most in touch with it."
"Fortelling Prophecies? Well that is particular interesing. Short term fortelling the future in the world of the divine magic of the prime I have seen. That is well documented. However by saying prophecies I assume we are talking long term. The only ones I can think of is the ancient art of the Oracle."
Kaelan moves to the other side of the room, moves a ladder and climbs half way up and pull and ancient tome down. He places it down in front of Esgir.
"This tome talks of ancient Oracles. Supposely every generation has one. But not all recognize their gift for what it is."
"For many the end comes when they let go of the feelings. Guilt, pain, the loss of things that never will be. I fear that finding what you think are answers will only bring further troubles. I am always one to say, 'Look to to future and enjoy your today.' But if you must, I will assist your search."
Marloff starts to ascend the stairs, then turns back to Esgir. "Give me one moment to return. I may have something that will help."
Marloff returns holding a short stack of writings and scribbling, thumbing through them as he walks.
"I discovered these maps and diagrams hidden in the back pages of a tome. I cannot vouch for their authenticity. Perhaps if we pawed through them together, what with your innate knowledge of construction and my foresight, we could come to gleam some understanding from them."
Carefully spreading the parchments out onto a nearby table. Marloff begins to explain his thoughts about them.
"I was reading through a history tome on Orn, limited as it was, the pages were filled mostly with the building of Jastrey and snippets of neighboring villages as they pertained to Jastrey's growth. As I reached the back pages I discovered, neatly folded, these diagrams of the tower. A short note.."
Marloff points a small scrap of parchment.
"... tells of the tower being brought, not built here. Then there are these diagrams of the tower. Somewhat similar to what we see today yet different in a few ways."
The empyrean's eyes widen slightly and in a hurried motion, he scoops up one of pages, folds it and tucks it into his robe.
"Yes, must have taken great magics to achieve."
Marloff pulls one page closer a positions it in front of Esgir and himself.
"You see here *points to parchment* I believe this to depict this very room. Very similar, indeed, but you can tell that some of the support structure has been altered and in some cases even removed altogether."
He lets out a large huff.
"Had I not already learned of how the tower came to be here, I would find it difficult to understand how it still stands. The magic is still strong with this grouping of stone and mortar."
"Glimmer would hold a better answer as to why. I believe she new the one who moved it. But, as I understand it, he may have had a loose grasp on the reality of things,powerful, yes, and maybe a bit touched in the head."
*pauses,as if to search his mind*
"Best we ask Glimmer about that one."
Rune appears in the library via portal. The fresh smells of the greenhouse follow the construct in. It over hears the two other docents discussing the towers origins, and the mention of thier housemistress. It walks over and emits, "This one knows the history of this building. It used to belong to an old and powerful guild known as the Brootherhood of the Bladed Gavel. The convinced a part of the fragmented mind of a wizard known as Dalgoon to have the tower brought closer to the town itself for reasons unknown. This one believes that parts of Dalgoon still inhabit the tower. However, they have greatly diminised as his relevance has fallen since the occupation of the Sons. Do you have any further inquiries?"
"We, as well as others, have had thoughts of discovering a hidden room to he library, one filled with tomes less appropriate for general public viewing."
*pauses
"I believe I have gleamed enough information from around the tower to locate it. I ask what your thoughts may be on looking for and perhaps opening such a chamber."
"I would never try and hide something from Rune. A hidden room of the tower that was mentioned in many adventurers 's dreams around Jastrey. I have faith in the knowledge obtained from dreams, especially those that repeat so often and in many minds."
Marloff makes a gesture towards the parchment that lay out on the table.
"I have found these hidden in a tome and I now think that there truly may be a hidden study room, one filled with obscure or restricted knowledge."
"I don't believe this room exists. One, I have spent considerable time looking for it post dream myself. Also the dream room held the same books as the library. However, if we are talking forbidden knowledge, then perhaps it is in The Vault. Rune, what do you think?"
Marloff enters the room as quietly as his worn ironweave shoes would allow. He stops to watch Esgir's movements, puzzled.
*I have grown to trust this dwarf. But I don't know what to make of this. He searches for something, that is for sure, but he is looking beyond the books. Why... and what for...*
"G'mornin',my friend." Marloff breaks the silence with a cheery greeting. "What has you up so soon this day, kickin' up dust from the shelves?"