System

Myriad Reality

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*Nods, then squats down and places my palm flat against the ground*

@Valiance

*Removes a thin strip from my belt, like paper, and inscribes a series of sharp, intertwining diagrams before folding the strip itself into a complex pattern*

Myriad Reality

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You think whatever that radiation is is dangerous?
*Points up*

@Valiance

We could always test it. I need a moment to prepare, though.

Myriad Reality

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I don’t think so. At least not in any elemental way… I guess there’s more than just that in play, this time.

@Valiance

Hm, we could of course carve into its base, but that may attract unwanted attention.

Myriad Reality

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*It appears to be made out of simple, primitive adobe bricks, and I tentatively take a single step onto the base of the staircase to the top*

@Valiance

It may be trapped. I would exercise caution.

Myriad Reality

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*Shakes my head*
Not yet. But…
*Looks up as the view of the ziggurat becomes towering from where we stand, and mild ripples of energy resonate from openings near the entrance at the top, akin visually to the likes of a heat wave*

@Valiance

*Taps at the base of the tower, gauging the composition of the structure*

Myriad Reality

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Scorched earth is something I want to avoid. But it’s always possible later if it proves to be the necessary and exclusive way.

@Valiance

We may not have the opportunity later. But regardless, do you sense the fraudulent elements nearby?

Myriad Reality

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I don’t even know what’s here. Could be some volatile relics around or, likely, in the temple proper. Would cause a headache of its own.

@Valiance

Different risks, certainly.

Myriad Reality

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*Looks down and shakes my head in self-bewilderment*
I meant wouldn't assume, what's wrong with me?...
*Jogs up behind you to catch up*

@Valiance

We could always aim for mass destruction and eliminate this, along with whatever is inside.

Myriad Reality

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I assume that much.

@Valiance

*Moves toward the structure to get a closer look*

Myriad Reality

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I'm pretty confident our attention should be focused on the big shiny object in the room. Whatever this is about, the center of attention is surely in the big temple, wouldn't you say?

@Valiance

It’s worth investigating. The question is why nobody is there yet.