Following the direction of Lynch's finger, Zilvra and Morgan had already noticed that no fewer than fifty different-sized stones were rolling down the stairs. The dwarf jumped off the rock spirit's head and retreated back to the mage's side.
"No matter how you look at it, this must be where the Gem River is located," Morgan said. "At least it proves that the adventurer's log isn't wrong."
Lynch's magic wand flashed with light, and he extended his arm in a halting gesture. The group of stones stopped moving as they reached the last step. Both groups faced each other, waiting for the other to initiate communication.
