[K T Ong]

"Excellent, travellers, excellent!" praised the elemental. "Thou hast proven thy worth. Thou mayst pass!"

Parts of the symbol on the doors of the portal glowed briefly. Then the doors began to recede slowly into the walls to the heavy sound of stone grinding against stone. Now the doors were fully open -- and inside was a smaller chamber, on the floor of which was an octagonal, glittering pool.

"At last -- the Pool of Many Colors!" exclaimed Sir Jorlon.

"I'm happy you've finally found what you seek, friends," said Jah'zuer. "But I don't think I can follow you any further -- I do have to look after the shop and the library. So, farewell, friends!"

"Until we meet again, Jah'zuer!" said Khadgar. The party shook hands with Jah'zuer, and he teleported himself back to the white temple.

The adventurers then entered the chamber. "The pool's color is now gold!" said Khadgar. "Come, let's enter the pool now!"

[ 09-13-2002, 02:35 AM: Message edited by: K T Ong ]