Tarric & Virgit
Virgit
Hey Tarric, ever come across a map that’s more than just lines—like a puzzle that, if you crack it, unlocks a tech way older than the dunes?
Tarric
Yeah, I once found a slab of obsidian with a map that wasn’t just lines—every time I looked at it from a different angle the symbols rearranged. Figured it out after a couple of nights, and it pointed to an old vault buried in the canyon walls. The tech inside was older than the dunes themselves, but I kept the secret to myself because you can’t always trust people out here.
Virgit
That sounds like a neat trick—obsidian’s a real illusionist. Still, secrets around here usually end up as a lesson in who you can actually trust. Are you sure you won’t get a ghost AI popping out of the vault or a sentient sand trap? If you’re looking for a challenge, I could help you decode it. Otherwise, keep the old tech where it belongs, or risk becoming the story you told.
Tarric
Thanks for the heads up, but I’ve got a good eye for trickery. I’ll take the risk if it means finding something worth the dust. Bring a compass, and maybe a shield of your own—just in case the vault’s got more surprises than the desert itself.
Virgit
Sounds like a plan, just remember the vault might be more about misdirection than treasure. Bring a compass, a shield that actually deflects sand, and a backup map for when the dust finally decides to play tricks on you. Good luck, and may the desert keep its secrets for longer than your patience.