As the words are spoken tubes appear on the blank pages and you hear a clock from the top of the stairs.
Moving up the narrow stone stairs that follow the curve of the tower you soon reach a small antechamber that opens into a much larger room beyond. A small brass plaque on the stairwell wall:
plaque says:
Two guardians watch one treasure,
Both loyal, both blind.
One sees only the fire within,
One hears only the ticking of time.
The treasure breaks when pulled both ways.
To heal it, set neither above the other.
Looking out into the vast room that is clearly larger than it should be based on the towers size from the outside, you see a vast circular hall with a domed ceiling of shimmering runes. Two massive constructs, about 9 feet tall, stand on opposite sides of the room, each partially damaged and glaring with magically lit eyes.
To the left is a Colossus of Clay. It is covered is cracks and lumbers awkwardly as it advances on the other and bellows in a rage filled voice
Thief! Return my heartstone!
To your right is a Bronze figure of polished plates, etched glyphs, that move into a guard position with precise movements. It replies in a flat, emotionless voice
I took nothing. You are faulty and must be restrained until repairs are maid to prevent damage to yourself or the tower.
As you look over the tableau a soft chime resounds and and melodious voice speaks is heard
A mind too rigid breaks. A heart too wild burns. Wisdom walks between. Spells and weapons may be used to attack and defend from the two golems.
At the sound of the chime, both golems turn to yow and call out for your aid.
The Clay one roars
Help me destroy the Bronze Traitor! It stole my Heartstone! It dulls my fire to weaken me!
The Bronze one speaks in cold tones
Aid me in subduing the Clay One. It is malfunctioning. The Heartstone shattered by its own instability.
