The elders had made an official announcement on the third evening, informing the disciples that the exploration of the outer buildings of the Tomb would begin in three days' time. The main tomb itself remained sealed, and its opening was a matter that might take weeks or even longer to achieve.
Yet the outer complexes surrounding it were more accessible, and though not all were open, several had already been tested by the elders to ensure they did not pose undue risk.
The announcement sent a ripple of excitement through the camp.
For many disciples, this was the true beginning of the expedition. The past three months had been filled with travel, hardship, and battles against beasts, but now they would finally begin to see the ancient inheritance sites that had drawn them here.
