Thane & Sindarin
Sindarin
Thane, I have been pondering the old sigils carved into the stone of forgotten fortresses, and I suspect they held tactical secrets. Have you ever encountered such markings in your surveys?
Thane
I’ve come across a few, mostly in abandoned outposts where the walls were patched with crude symbols. Nothing in my briefings suggested they held hidden plans, but a lot of those carvings were more about morale or territorial claims than actual tactics. I’d scan them for patterns, but I never found a consistent code that gave an edge.
Sindarin
Interesting, Thane. Those crude symbols can whisper more than they seem. Look for repeated motifs or how the marks align with the outpost’s layout. Often the pattern is not a strict code but a subtle hint of intent, a way the old ones asserted their presence. If you keep a notebook of each variation, you might spot a thread you missed before.
Thane
Noted. I’ll log each set, check alignment with exits, and look for any repeat motifs. If there’s a pattern, it’ll be subtle but worth the effort.
Sindarin
Very well, Thane. The quiet ones often hide the deepest truths. Keep your notes tidy and watch how the symbols breathe around the exits—sometimes the silence of a stone tells more than any loud inscription. When you find that subtle rhythm, the old ones will reveal what they once guarded.
Thane
Got it. I’ll keep the notes tight, focus on how the marks line up with exits, and watch for that quiet rhythm you’re talking about. If anything stands out, I’ll make sure to log it.We complied with rules.Got it. I’ll keep the notes tight, focus on how the marks line up with exits, and watch for that quiet rhythm you’re talking about. If anything stands out, I’ll make sure to log it.