Lunus Path 4: Create a Statue of Your Adult Self/Lore
From Istaria Lexica
Valkoth tells you, The statue is an important item in a hatchling's quest. In the final rite, it will be transformed into your new body, and using the phylactery's powers you will transfer yourself into it. Because of this, the statue is possibly the most personal and important of all these items, as its form will dictate your appearance after the rite. This does not mean, however, that you can do whatever you wish with the statue. No, the more closely its form is appropriate to you, the more likely you are to succeed, otherwise your mind may reject its new home and... problems, I suppose, arise. Exactly what, I could not say; no dragon has been interested to risk this.
Valkoth tells you, You will need to see an image of yourself as you should be, as you would be if the ripple in time had never occurred. Over the ages we have found a way to create a mirror of obsidian, with a reflection affected by the same distortion we are. This means that when looking through it, your reflection will be as though time had never been disturbed -- you will see an image of yourself as an adult. When the lesser races look into the same surface, they see themselves as they were in the past. You will need to create this mirror first, then I shall show you how to carve an appropriate statue of your image, which shall be used as the base for a mold to create the true product later on. Are you prepared to undertake this quest, hatchling?
Valkoth tells you, Very well then. We will begin with the mirror. You will need to acquire 10 obsidian bricks, from which you will make the mirror, and the eye of a ghostly dragon, which will make the mirror sensitive to our plight. The ghostly dragons are on the island of Draak. Return to me when you have these.
The ancient dragon takes the bricks, and quickly crafts them into a pristine sheet of stone, with a impressively mirrored surface. You are then given both this item, and a small diagram, illustrating the necessary steps to create an appropriate mirror of obsidian..
Valkoth tells you, I see you have the necessary items in your possession... very good. Just a moment, hatchling.
Valkoth tells you, This formula will show you how to produce a mirror of appropriate design and quality. Remember, while the item is not large it IS important, and its face should be pristine and unblemished. Once you have created the item, return to me, and I shall tell you how to reach the Peak of Storms.
You have received 1 Obsidian Mirror Formula.
You have received 1 Dark Mirrored Surface.
You have created 1 Obsidian Mirror.
The mirror is flawless, looking into it you see an undistorted reflection of yourself..
Valkoth tells you, Now that you are prepared, you must take your mirror to the place we now call the Peak of Storms. In the past this was Sleeper's Peak, but since then it has wasted and become inhabitted by spirits and little else. The small continent it is upon has sunken beneath the ocean, leaving a chain of islands with the Peak a notable feature.
Valkoth tells you, You must make this trek alone, following the path to the Pool of Teeth. You should recognize it easily, a small pool of water ringed by stone fangs. This water will never dilute or evaporate, as it is affected by the distortion in time just as we are. Once you have reached it, wait there a few moments, then wash the mirror in the pool to grant it these same properties. I would suggest you speak to the Lantenal the Hermit about how to get there.
The Hermit is clearly quite proud of his appointed task..
The Hermit makes a show of gesturing and solemn mumbling, but based on other times you've been attuned, you suspect this is only beneficial to the hermit's own entertainment..
Lantenal tells you, Get out of my cave you kids! And stay away from my lava po -- Oh! Hello! It's true, I do in fact have access to a gateway that connects to the Peak of Storms. I've been maintaining it all my life, or nearly that, I say. I suppose there are others out there as well, but couldn't say where... this one we've located is precious, and I am charged with its upkeep!
Lantenal tells you, Now then! I suppose then you are anxious to go. Give me a moment and I can attune you. Took some doing to learn that ability as well I say... have you ever tried to get one of those fiendish fellows to tell you how it all really works? No small task! Perhaps I'll explain it to you someday.
Lantenal tells you, Ahah, it is done! I bid you luck, hatchling, and suggest you not dawdle. The Peak is not normally very dangerous, but you can never know what may spring up... you can't, rather... Wait, no no, right the first time on that one. Anyway, off with you.
After a few moment's wait, you dip the mirror in the pool, and for a brief moment your forelimb goes numb. This passes within seconds however, and looking into the wet mirror you see a reflection of a larger, stronger dragon peering back at you..
You have received 1 Changed Obsidian Mirror.
Lantenal tells you, You changed the mirror? Very good, very good! That first look is something fascinating, isn't it? Next, you will need to learn something of stone carving, which I can in fact help you with. Acquire 30 granite bricks and return to me, and I will demonstate. After you have created a statue of your own, return one last time and I'll produce a mold of it.
The dragon takes several of the granite bricks and carefully carves them into recognizeable pieces, applying pressure at just the right angles to allow claws to cut and split the stone. Before long the collection of pieces is assembled into a small, surprisingly accurate representation of yourself as you are now..
Lantenal tells you, Ready to learn something of carving, hatchling? Now watch carefully as I demonstrate the technique... I will give you an appropriate formula afterwards.
Lantenal tells you, Do you see the tricks of it, hatchling? You may notice I only used 10 bricks in the process, when you attempt to carve yourself as an adult you'll use the remaining 20 or so. Here is a formula explaining the remaining markings necessary for the statue to serve its task, and good luck.
You have received 20 Granite Brick.
You have received 1 Adult Dragon Statue Formula.
You have created 1 Adult Dragon Statue.
Double checking the mirror, you feel the statue is a quite accurate likeness..
Lantenal mumbles something and makes a few more arcane gestures -- this time seeming more useful than the others -- and a shimmering outline of magic, recognizeable as the shape of your statue, appears before you. It is solid to the touch, and you pick it up..
Lantenal tells you, Ahah, a fair likeness! Very good hatchling, very! You are nearly there, for while the likeness is excellent the material is not. Granite is best for the initial creation of the statue, but the final product must be made of something nearer to a dragon's heart! Er, so to speak.
Lantenal tells you, Now then! I will form for you a mold, created of magic and based on the statue you hold. Once you have this mold, you must travel to the Dralk shrine and fill it with the lava within. That done, travel to Chiconis and cool the liquid stone with the shrine's waters there. Thus, you will have a likeness of yourself, made of both the lava of Dralk and the water of Chiconis. An appropriate material, if I do say! At that point, you shall be at journey's end. Good luck!
You have received 1 Adult Dragon Mold.
You submerge the magical vessel in the magma, and when you withdraw it, see that it is perfectly filled with the bubbling stone..
You have received 1 Lava-Filled Adult Dragon Mold.
You dip the magical vessel into the waters of the shrine, immense amounts of steam billowing forth. When you withdraw the object you see the magical field is gone, leaving you with nothing but a perfectly-shaped statue of solid stone. It shows no sign of being carved or worked, but is a perfect replica of the image you spy in the mirror..
You have received 1 Statue of Your Adult Self.
Valkoth tells you, There is just one final item you must create before your journey is complete, hatchling. Speak to me again and I will instruct you on how to create a Phylactery of Shadows.
