Snippet #1196945

Only through light and dark will access become clear. Kalkahnor folded his arms. Something about the puzzle didn't make sense. Kalkahnor's mind flashed with thoughts, ideas, and previous riddles that he had mastered in his adventures. Then a memory came to him. "the last time I dealt with a puzzle remotely similar, I had activated a rune. A beast was summoned and I had to slay the beast and put it carcass on the altar." Kalkahnor stole a quick look at Jetharius' unamused face. "but I don't think we'll have to slay any dragons." Kalkahnor added quickly. I hope.

Kalkahnor regathered the group and made forward to press on to the shrine. Jetharius lead the way. Kalkahnor and the rest of the group working to keep up with his long strides. A dragon carcass would be difficult. But two? Kalkahnor's mind continued to ponder on the riddle. Sephorra seemed to enjoy the walk prancing from one rock to another with unmatchable grace in her lioness form. Red would squeal with joy whenever he would find a large rock to jump and tumble off of. Occasionally, he would run off ahead and make futile attempts at surprising Jetharius from hiding, with which the dragon would roll his eyes and press on.

After close to an hour of wading through the rocky obstacles, the silence was broken. "The valley I spoke of is not far off Kalkahnor." Jetharius called back. Kalkahnor snapped out of his trance. He's going to expect an answer. He thought fearfully. but how can I tell him that only the blood of his own kind is going to reveal the entrance? Kalkahnor stopped and awed at his epiphany.

"Blood"