[color=ed1c24]Sa'Saori[/color] watch a smile pursing her lips as the puzzle door unfolded to their combined efforts...

Entering the chamber/platform beyond [color=ed1c24]Sa'Saori[/color] strode in with confidence... but became suddenly alert upon spotting the Contsruct/Guardians and stopped immediately.  Studying the room in detail...

Gesturing with her right hand for Stop she spoke,[color=ed1c24]"Hold [b]Alicia[/b]! No closer... cast Nothing.  Take a step back with me now."[/color]

Taking a step back [color=ed1c24]Sa'Saori[/color] stands next to [b]Adelhein[/b] waiting for [b]Alicia[/b] to do the same... before explaining.

[color=ed1c24]"Takes no genius to realize this Test is triggered by the use of magic... we were just standing upon the first circle the same that guardians 1 and 2 are upon... I'm not certain but it would seem Very likely that casting ANY spell would trigger them."[/color]

[color=ed1c24]"I do not believe this is a test of what magic we can cast... but of what restraint we can display in NOT casting until absolutely needed!"[/color]

[color=ed1c24]"Note the room is not equally arrayed. There are 6 crystal crowned pedestals on the 'North' side of the room. While on the 'South' side of the room there are 4 pedestals... but they are subtly different no glowing crystal atop them.  The two cardinal alcove in the North East and West are different ~ the East has 1 statue facing the wall... while the west has 2 statues facing the Runic circle center and Attending the Desk.  But the South Alcove to the west is Empty and the East has a Unique Image display.. like none other in the room."[/color]

[color=ed1c24][color=ed1c24]"These details are NOT without purpose.  We need to investigate these alcove but must NOT enter the the runic circle until we are fully informed as best as possible.  We can access the alcoves.. and investigate them by hugging the outer walkway..."[/color][/color]