Left

ROOM: A2

 

The room is mostly empty. Two candles flicker on the wall and you wonder who lit them. In the corner, a tall suit of armor stands guard.

 

Exits are RIGHT, LEFT, and DOWN.

Down

ROOM B2

 

This is also a part of the outdoor courtyard. Green grass covers all the ground, except a tiny pond and a strange, fluted pillar. You can see something carved into the pillar and a flash of light catches your eye from the pond.

 

Exits are LEFT, RIGHT, UP, and DOWN.

Investigate the pillar

The pillar looks impressive from a distance, but as you get closer you can tell it's just made of cheap concrete. Pieces of the ribbed sides are beginning to fall apart. Near the bottom, you can see scratches. You bend down for a closer look. It's names, carved into the concrete. Each is written by a different hand, becoming more and more childish as the list continues. It says:

 

Steve, Cecilia, Terry, Peter, Hector

Investigate the pond

You get down on your knees and peer into the pond. There's algae growing along the sides, but the water is miraculously clear. At the very bottom, you see a sparkling gem, circular in shape.

Pick up the gem

You pick up the gem.  It's circular, bright, and a deep red.  This is the second precious stone you've found.  There must be more!  You're one step closer to your riches.  You pocket the gem with the other.

Yay, it didn't kill us!

 

Go right

ROOM B3

 

This is an outdoor courtyard. Green grass stretches all over, with a sprinkling of wildflowers. You can see every hue of the rainbow.

 

Exits are LEFT, RIGHT, DOWN, and UP.

Go DOWN

ROOM C3

 

You enter a study. There are flames roaring in the fireplace, yet the room feels cold. An armchair sit atop a woolen rug. Stop the chair, a stuffed dog sits. You blink; the dog just raised his head and looked at you.

 

Exits are LEFT, RIGHT, and UP.

Go left

Room C3

 

This is a bedroom. There's a massive, four-post bed with velvet drapes. Beside the bed is a wardrobe, covered in spiderwebs. In between two large windows--which don't let any sunlight in--there's a vanity.

 

Exits are LEFT, RIGHT, and UP.

Examine the wardrobe

You open the wardrobe. The hinges squeak. Inside are several outfits, most in velvets and silks. At the top you see a feathered hat. It's kind of nice. You pick it up and blow off a layer dust. You place the hat in your head. It looks good.

Examine the vanity