The potion begins bubbling as soon as the stopper is removed from the flask. White smoky steam issues from the neck of the glass and pours down Mayon's wrist. He takes a small sip of the potion and immediately feels invigorated and stronger, despite the weariness in his muscles. The feeling passes, and his eyes droop with renewed fatigue.
Nodding, Huet seems satisfied with his choice of armor and sword, then begins removing his armor, still wincing at his raw muscles.
"I shall retire soon," he announces to no one in particular.
Zora leaves the armory, accompanied by those who join her. Cautiously opening the door leading north out of the stairwell, she finds herself in a kitchen. Sacks are heaped along the walls, and a small pile of vegetables is spread on a table. A huge, steaming cauldron stands at the center, and various bits of food and puddles of water lie on the floor around it. Two wooden paddles and two knives hang on a rack next to a brick oven. Four wall shelves hold a dozen loaves of bread. A brief search confirms that the room is unoccupied. Zora's stomach rumbles.
Beyond the eastern door, large windows let in dim light that illuminates an apparent solarium. Flowers and shrubs of many varieties grow in a labyrinth of planters. Spidery red and purple plants grow suspended in baskets in mid-air. Several watering cans lie overturned on the floor, as if the tenders of the plants departed quickly.
Zora enters the final room on the ground floor through the southern door from the stairwell. Four double bunks line the walls of this messy room, which also bears the signs of a hasty departure.
Map updated!
Mayon determines the potion is a potion of heroism. I updated the loot thread appropriately =).
Zora finds no other inhabitants on the ground floor - if you're exploring with Zora feel free to post that in your next post. Feel free to further investigate any room mentioned above.
You've now been in all the rooms in the Spire at one point or another, though you can certainly return to any floor and scout out for any inhabitants or other stuff you missed before. There's a stable level, 2nd and 3rd floors, and the pinnacle - we can take them one floor at a time if you want to keep exploring.
Where to?