The Tower

Use your magic vision on everyone in the room.



You gaze at each of the people standing here, and find nothing unusual. That's a relief...

Examine large crystal.



This opaque blue crystal is surrounded by stone skulls and wreathed in large spikes. It's really unpleasant looking. Oh! It occurs to you that this is probably the artifact Explorer left with Questant. "The Cursed Nexus of Titanhead Mountain Temple", you think.

You start heading to the other side of the room.

Next.





Q: !!
Q: Hey! Watch where you're walking!
A: Ah, sorry. I guess I was distracted.
Q: ...It's fine. It's not like it actually hurt... seeing as you're not wearing shoes for some reason.
A: ...
A: Oh hey, is that the Cursed whatever that Explorer was talking about?
Q: Ugh don't get me started. The guy just unloaded it on me and told me to "do my thing".
Q: Does he think I'm an expert on curses or something? I'm not touching that...
A: Oh alright.

Borrow the Vital Root.



Great, this is just what you needed! As you reach out to grab the root, Zealot slaps your hand.



A: Oww...
Z: Excuse me??
Z: What are you doing?
A: Ah I was just..
A: I need this for a potion...
Z: Well find your own. I'm cooking here, alright?
A: Are you sure you couldn't part with this one ingredient?
Z: Listen, this Vital Root provides the signature punch in my specialty Life Pottage! It won't work without it.
A: You can't substitute it for something else?
Z: Welll... If you bring me something else with a similar kick, I guess I could make an exception.
A: Alright! I'll look for something.
A: ...Ah, by the way, do you worship any gods?
Z: Oh, yes, of course.
Z: I'm a follower of Replete, the god of Health, Prosperity, and Sustenance.
A: Ahh, I see.
A: Well, see you around.