After gazing curiously at the Crystal Artifact, you suddenly gain curiosity for something else. You walk toward the Lake, gaze transfixed on the sparkling red waters. You bend down, cup your hands, and drink the water.
…
It seems to have done absolutely nothing. What a waste of time. Tastes good though! (Like red Gatorade).
(Geoff)”Guess you were thirsty, huh?”
You nod your head yes, and then walk toward a faint Castle in the distance, walls built with the finest stone you’ve ever seen, with shining runes built into them with every color of crystal found down here.
After some time, you have reached your destination. The Cavern Castle is even greater than you have previously seen.
(Royal Guard #1)”State your business with the King.)
(Royal Guard #2)”Y-y-yeah! What he said!”
(Geoff)”We’re here to say we’ve competed his Majesty’s request.”
(Royal Guard #1)”Ah, Geoff! Go right ahead then, once the doors open. Ahem… OPEN THE DOORS!”
You notice workers turning a wheel, with each clockwise rotation moving the doors a bit open. Eventually, the doors are open wide enough so entry is possible and courteous.
The inside is magnificent. The floors have red carpets brilliantly splayed out across the whole castle, etched with brilliant gold patterns. You sprint to the Throne Room, whilst also taking note of the brilliant portraits of the King’s family lineage, placed upon walls of extravagant stone.
You finally have reached the Throne Room. The Thrones each have different colors, the King’s is made from the Red Crystals, the Queen’s is made from the Blue Crystals, and the Royal Offspring’s throne is made from the Green Crystals. The King seems to be relieved after the sight of Geoff (and you, he supposes.)
(King)”Ah! Hello there, Geoff! I’m assuming everything went swell?”
(Geoff)”Yep, everything went pretty okay. And I’ve got this little fell’er to thank for the selling of that beast!” He says as he reaps your head towards him with his arm and gives you a noogie.
(King)”Really? Well then, adventurer, you have my gratitude” he says, as bowing down in deep regard.
-—-YOU HAVE GAINED THE GRATITUDE OF ———CYRUS, THE KING OF THE CAVERNS!———