Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
The door opens to reveal a pure white room containing a large book on a pedestal, flipped open to a pair of blank pages. The room practically radiates power. Or perhaps that's just the book itself..
Once the entire group enters the door closes behind them and a pile of books phases in near the book of knowledge - they have varying designs but they are clearly the ordered histories. Words begin to write themselves on the book.
Congratulations.
Please step forward one at a time and ask your questions.
I may ask you questions in order to help you understand my answer.
Questions I cannot answer (such as those concerning my creation) will not count as your one question.
Olus looks around at the group and ever being the impulsive one he steps forward. "I seek to understand the true nature of magic... Where can I find the access to knowledge of magics lost long ago?"
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
After no one else steps forward or stops him, Laghairt walks to The Book's pedestal.
Laghairt - My brother Gigan and I seek the knowledge of our ancestors and the reason that the Ogofta are bonded to our Totem Brothers. How or where can we learn these things?
**The book slowly began to glow, flaring with a seething energy that etched out a large rune on the paper. It was unfamiliar to Laghairt, and was slowly beginning to fade. If he acted quickly, he might be able to copy it down before it vanished forever.**
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Misty - "How can I free myself from the hum? I hope that's a good wording..I confirm?"
Good enough.
Continue your mind magic studies.
Misty - "So I was on the right..!"
Even when they appear to be making the situation worse.
Misty - "Huh?"
The book then adds a few more confusing lines talking about trinities and.. body magic maybe?... Misty casts Retain to remember the answer, writes it down as an extra precaution, and steps back.
-----
Dr. Smalls steps forward and asks what he must do to aquire the weaver's compass. Whatever the answer is, it is LONG. He copies the whole thing and steps back.
-----
Mr. Plum steps foward and whispers to the book.
Mr. Plum - Well, you see, I was thinking of retiring but I..um.. well, you see there comes a time when a man seeks a sort of companionship... I mean emotionally, not a flind or any..um... I'm overdue to find someone really....
Dr. Smalls - "Out with it already! Hahaha..."
Mr. Plum - "What um.. should I do to retire happily with a loving wife? Who is also happy?"
The book asks him to reword that as one question. He does, and continues with the answer.
Mr. Plum - "Her!? I never would have thought.. she likes.. oh! I better write this down."
He scribbles the answer on a notepad quite furiously before returning to the group.
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
**Lazurus is next. After him is Allona, and after her is Esyllt. The dryad asks her question in dryadic.
After she steps back Tratorius appears in front of the book. He speaks softly, but he the group can still hear him.**
Tratorius - "I hear you're unusually benevolent for a knowledge artifact - you like to be useful, and actively avoid screwing the askers over. You certainly passed on several chances to do that this time. So I ask you, assuming I wanted all answers in meeksio format, what is the answer you most want to be able to give me?"
Misty - "Meeksio?" Dr. Smalls - "I assume he made it up on the spot - likely a format that is encrypted and includes repeating the gist of the question."
**The book accepts the question, and displays a page that does appear to be encrypted. It's like a several baby chicks dipped their feet in ink and played tag on the page.
Tratorius smirks, the unusual site progressing into a smile; from there, a grin and fleeting breaths; oh sweet merciful heavens did he just start LAUGHING? He did! He is! It's kinda horrifying actually, like watching limbs bend the wrong way.
Tratorius casts retain to memorize the pages and then copies them over twice for good measure. He then walks back to the group without a word.**
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
**Tratorius shrugs. His short burst of mirth appears to have been short lived.. although he does seem a bit happier than usual.
More words form on the book:**
The next person may come forward.
Since they cannot move on their own, please carry them to the book.
All those who attempt the trials and reach this room have the right to ask a question.
**Esyllt places her sister's stone on the book. A surge of power flows forth from the book into the crystal.**
This container does not allow them the ability to ask.
I am modifying it to allow such communication.
I will also mend their shattered minds so that they are mentally capable of the task.
**The power continues to flow. Honestly, the book appears to using far more than is really necessary..
Once the surge fades the book presumably communicates with Esyllt's sister.**
The next person may come forward.
Esyllt - "<In Dryadic> Sister?"
**The rest of their conversation appears to be mental in nature as Dr. Smalls moves up to handle the rest of the stones for the woman.**
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Once the entire group enters the door closes behind them and a pile of books phases in near the book of knowledge - they have varying designs but they are clearly the ordered histories. Words begin to write themselves on the book.
Please step forward one at a time and ask your questions.
I may ask you questions in order to help you understand my answer.
Questions I cannot answer (such as those concerning my creation) will not count as your one question.
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Levana le Fey. Seek her.
She bares the knowledge you seek
Lost to the world save hidden in a volume
Even more dangerous than I.
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
After no one else steps forward or stops him, Laghairt walks to The Book's pedestal.
Laghairt - My brother Gigan and I seek the knowledge of our ancestors and the reason that the Ogofta are bonded to our Totem Brothers. How or where can we learn these things?
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
Acelin's Characters (since her sig won't work).
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Ryot - How Can I Kill One Of the Gods of Nadra?
**He peered at the book as his answer appeared, memorizing every word. Then he stepped away, deep in thought.**
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Misty - "How can I free myself from the hum? I hope that's a good wording..I confirm?"
Continue your mind magic studies.
Misty - "So I was on the right..!"
Misty - "Huh?"
The book then adds a few more confusing lines talking about trinities and.. body magic maybe?... Misty casts Retain to remember the answer, writes it down as an extra precaution, and steps back.
-----
Dr. Smalls steps forward and asks what he must do to aquire the weaver's compass. Whatever the answer is, it is LONG. He copies the whole thing and steps back.
-----
Mr. Plum steps foward and whispers to the book.
Mr. Plum - Well, you see, I was thinking of retiring but I..um.. well, you see there comes a time when a man seeks a sort of companionship... I mean emotionally, not a flind or any..um... I'm overdue to find someone really....
Dr. Smalls - "Out with it already! Hahaha..."
Mr. Plum - "What um.. should I do to retire happily with a loving wife? Who is also happy?"
The book asks him to reword that as one question. He does, and continues with the answer.
Mr. Plum - "Her!? I never would have thought.. she likes.. oh! I better write this down."
He scribbles the answer on a notepad quite furiously before returning to the group.
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Gigan - Hiss.
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
After she steps back Tratorius appears in front of the book. He speaks softly, but he the group can still hear him.**
Tratorius - "I hear you're unusually benevolent for a knowledge artifact - you like to be useful, and actively avoid screwing the askers over. You certainly passed on several chances to do that this time. So I ask you, assuming I wanted all answers in meeksio format, what is the answer you most want to be able to give me?"
Misty - "Meeksio?"
Dr. Smalls - "I assume he made it up on the spot - likely a format that is encrypted and includes repeating the gist of the question."
**The book accepts the question, and displays a page that does appear to be encrypted. It's like a several baby chicks dipped their feet in ink and played tag on the page.
Tratorius smirks, the unusual site progressing into a smile; from there, a grin and fleeting breaths; oh sweet merciful heavens did he just start LAUGHING? He did! He is! It's kinda horrifying actually, like watching limbs bend the wrong way.
Tratorius casts retain to memorize the pages and then copies them over twice for good measure. He then walks back to the group without a word.**
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
Go ahead and run, you'll only die tired.
Those who might never meet are pooled together
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
More words form on the book:**
All those who attempt the trials and reach this room have the right to ask a question.
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
I am modifying it to allow such communication.
I will also mend their shattered minds so that they are mentally capable of the task.
**The power continues to flow. Honestly, the book appears to using far more than is really necessary..
Once the surge fades the book presumably communicates with Esyllt's sister.**
Esyllt - "<In Dryadic> Sister?"
**The rest of their conversation appears to be mental in nature as Dr. Smalls moves up to handle the rest of the stones for the woman.**
Nervada - 98% fat free, high in fiber.
Eizen - Collected
Yack - Walking
Miko Wydberg
Tanya