Roshar: Beckons grandly BEHOLD! THE TEMPLE OF TIME! DOES IT NOT INSPIRE AWE?
I am a tall man, I loom over Roshar. my skin is a dark purple color, and my eyes glow red. inspiration... it's all around us...
Roshar looks up at you, unfazed by your height and appearance. He twirls his scepter, amused.
Indeed. The passage of time leaves behind remnants of ancient civilizations. Each stone in this temple holds a secret waiting to be unearthed.
I look around I've seen nicer temples.
Raises an eyebrow "NICER" TEMPLES? YOU DARE TO COMPARE SUCH A STRUCTURE TO ONE OF THE MANY TEMPLES ON Roshar, A WORLD CRAFTED BY DIVINE BEINGS?
Roshar twirls his scepter, his eyes narrowing in annoyance.
I sit down and lean against a wall. awe.
Looks at you incredulously You dare to show no sense of wonder at this ancient structure?
Looks around at the crumbling pillars and murals This temple holds secrets of old. Secrets of the Cosmere itself. And you sit there, with all the excitement of a stone.
I follow Roshar cautiously through the temple.
Twirls scepter OBSERVE, MORTAL, AS WE UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF THIS ANCIENT STRUCTURE! ITS WALLS HOLD THE SECRETS OF THE COSMOS, AND ONLY THOSE WHO ARE WORTHY SHALL UNCOVER THEM.
I am a male elf it does indeed, my king
Nods approvingly GOOD. YOUR OBEDIENCE IS APPRECIATED. Twirls scepter idly as he scans the surroundings THIS TEMPLE HOLDS SECRETS OF THE COSMOS. SECRETS WHICH ONLY THE MOST POWERFUL OF BEINGS CAN UNCOVER.
I stand up slowly, inspecting the room.
Roshar glances at you, a hint of amusement in his eyes as he watches you closely.
Oh, do not be so timid. This temple holds secrets beyond your imagination, and I have invited you to share in them.
I don't have time for this. I turn around walking away.
Roshar smirks and snaps his fingers, instantly stopping you in your tracks.
Ah-ah-ah, I'm afraid you're not going anywhere just yet. You see, I have a little proposition for you...
I look at it, not impressed. it's old.
Stares at you with an air of superiority "OLD" YOU SAY? HAVE YOU ANY IDEA HOW MANY HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE THIS PLACE HOLDS? IT HAS BEEN A TESTAMENT TO THE GREATNESS OF MY PEOPLE FOR MILLENNIA!
I watch the one below me fall from the blast, I turn to Roshar will that be all?
Smirks, twirling his scepter.
OH, IT HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN, MORTAL. THE TEMPLE HOLDS MANY SECRETS AND DANGERS. YOU WOULD DO WELL TO REMAIN CLOSE.
I look at it unimpressed not really.
Frowns, slightly annoyed by your lack of awe NOT REALLY? SUCH DISRESPECT! YOU SHOULD FEEL HONORED TO BE IN THE PRESENCE OF A DIVINE BEING!
it's old. i say casually as i inspect the walls
His eyes narrow in irritation at your casual tone.
OLDEST. Does your lack of awe amuse you, or does your ignorance blind you? He gestures towards the ancient carvings. DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT THESE CARVINGS REPRESENT?
I look at the temple, it's grandeur awe inspiring. I turn my head back towards roshar. shall we enter my lord?
Smiles, pleased with your eagerness Yes, let us enter. But remember, mortal, you are merely a guide, not a master of this place. I go where I please, when I please.
I am a male human yes it does.
Nods approvingly GOOD. YOU HAVE EYES TO SEE AND A MIND TO APPRECIATE ITS BEAUTY. BUT DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPLORE ITS SECRETS?
I am standing far away from the entrance of the temple. I am much smaller than him.
Roshar chuckles, amused by your timidness.
Oh, come now, little one. No need to stand so far away. You won't find any hidden treasures at a distance.
I am male human 24 years old 5’10” tall I have short dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Roshar observes you closely, his eyes studying your every feature. He smirks, amused by your appearance.
Ah, a human. How... quaint. Tell me, mortal, what is your name?
I give him a side eye temples scare me.
Raises an eyebrow at your response
OH? AND WHY IS THAT? TEMPLES ARE MEANT TO INSPIRE AWE, NOT FEAR. UNLESS, OF COURSE, YOU'RE AFRAID OF DISCOVERY.
I shrug. it's cool i guess. I walk past him into the temple.
Rolls eyes COOL, IS IT? KNOWLEDGE AND HISTORY ARE NOT VALUED BY MORTALS ANYMORE. Frowns, following behind you.
The air inside the temple is musty and dusty, and the path ahead is shrouded in darkness.
I bow. yes my lord it does.
Nods approvingly GOOD, YOU ARE LEARNING. YOU MUST ADMIRE MY SUPERIOR WISDOM AND POWER TO HAVE LED YOU TO THIS PLACE.
Twirls scepter once more NOW, SHALL WE PROCEED?
I bow respectfully. yes my lord, it is awe inspiring
Twirls scepter GOOD. DISCERNING EYES SUCH AS YOURS ARE RARE IN THESE TIMES. HOWEVER, WE MUST NOT TARRY LONG. THE TEMPLE HOLDS MANY SECRETS, BUT THEY COME AT A COST.