Here we go again with another 5 Stories:
I really hope the story for Conq is ok with everyone I tried my best. Was definatly the hardest task writing I had so far.
This three-page journal describes the adventures of finding the mysterious pyramid on Next Island. The journal can be found in the magical forest behind the smaller tree trunk.
The mysterious pyramid
Recently I was walking around Conq’s Rest because I wanted to go back and pay his nice memorable place a visit. As well as trying out my luck with the crafting machines that are stationed there. Anyways before I got to take my leap of faith. A building caught my attention. I passed this place quite sometimes, but I never realized that you could enter and visit the big building. Immediately I changed plans and went to explore the building. I was quite surprised by the number of different artefacts you could find there. Once you enter the building for example you see a big statue of an Ancient Greece fighter and in a vitrine nearby a nice statuette and a small display of Ascalaris. You can look at some holographic lamps with the symbol of Resa, Stel and the other factions. There were some banners of those factions as well, right besides a cyclops and some Gorgon armor from Ancient Greece. All those artefacts I did expect to be in an exhibition of the things of Next Island and Ancient Greece but there was one artefact on display that did strike me as very odd.
This artefact was a glowing pyramid, it especially sparked my interest because it was something I would not expect when thinking of iconic things of Next Island. I know Sebastian seems to live in remains of a pyramid as well, but this pyramid seems to be different: There is a stair that is lighten up with energy and rumours have it, that this mysterious pyramid is located somewhere in the western dessert. I guess this looks like a mystery I like to solve. I will study the strange looking text and prepare for an expedition to the western desserts tomorrow.
The search for the pyramid
After studying the map of Next Island, I made out a few things what the desert in the west could be. My strongest guess is that it is somewhere near Shatterrock. The other option would be that it is more located in the south. But since I got the implication of western desert, I figured it will be west of where the replica of the pyramid can be seen.
I equipped my Maze Hammer and did go west of Shatterrock for some exploring. I must have walked the desert for about a minute when a C.A.R.E Mk10 started to attack me. Not soon after, I had to revive back on the outpost. I needed a new approach. No sooner said than done I took out my Sleipnir and explored the rest of the desert in the next hour from a save distance. Sadly, I have not found any indication of the pyramid I was searching. Although this lead was a dead end, I had now a better plan to explore the southern desert, my second guess for the location, so I hopped in my Sleipnir and flew down to the southern desert. Starting from Kamba outpost I went south, past a small river than almost hit a mountain because I mostly paid attention to what was below me and not what was in front of me. I flew down all along the river all the way past Serpentine Village and Shadow Hill till I reached Oasis Outlook. Tired of the long travel, I decided to go to Cecily, to help her with their Problems with Red Papoo Stalkers. She always has a little something if you can kill 50 of them by using only a NI Basic Laser Pistol. But as soon as I left her, I realized that for one it was already quite late, and I haven’t gotten any pistol in my inventory. I decided to go to Serpentine Village to grab a Pistol and speak with some fellow Islanders if they can help me with the pyramid search before I call it a day.
Finding the pyramid and its secrets
After having such a long search yesterday, I seem to have gotten lucky. A stranger approached me in the morning. He said he have heard me talking in the bar about searching for a mysterious pyramid. For a ped he could point me in the direction of there whereabouts of this pyramid. As I agreed he said I should go to Shadow Hill and fly northeast. The pyramid should be in the middle of the following outposts: Shadow Hill, Morion Outpost and Serpentine Village.
With this new information I couldn’t wait to get on my Sleipnir to Shadow Hill and search the pyramid. I seem to have been so close but just looking in the wrong direction. I flew in the direction he told shortly got distracted by a nice little pond in the distance with some palm trees around it. After a short break there I continued towards northeast. Just shortly after I saw the pyramid in the distance on top of a plateau. When I approached closer there was a mystical fog surrounding the pyramid. And in the fog, there were some creatures that looked familiar but different- Ghostly Screechers. I was afraid they would attack me but found out that they were not hostile towards me.
I went closer to the pyramid only to realize it was full of writings in a Language I can not read. Seeing the replica of the Pyramid I could see the writings but just thought they might be too small to read, but even having them big in front of me I just could not make any sense out of those signs. After thinking a bit, the only feasible solution was to find someone who is on Next Island since years if not centuries. After thinking about that it came to my mind, that I have heard of a lonely ape that wondered Next Island long before I was here. I figured he should be somewhere in the Northeast. Since I did not remember it exactly, I went back to Crystal Peak and did what I always do in dire situations. I went to the Beach Bar and grabbed a drink speaking to locals for some more Information.
Random Letter 16
This letter has can be found when looting a Screecher Provider on Next Island. It looks as if it was digested with a small piece of meat and still has some bloodstains on it.
Today while I did my daily Lesser Elysia crafting in Tanzanite View I passed by the Haruspex Elder that told me about Ancient Greece back in the days. Today he had a new secret for me, he was looking for some help because of a tragedy that has occurred in his realm. While I still not quite understand what their realm is exactly is, I still was curious to hear what have happened there. He told me that they created an armor as a thank you gifts for the continued support of us humans provided between here and Ancient Greece. After they planed the whole armor out and have had the actual blueprint for the armor. The formation of the armor they entrusted the Molochs some Ancient Greece primordial race. Since they are all experienced bullmen miners they seemed to be perfect for the job, however they stood under the influence of Demra. Demra seems to be a strong power I still need to learn about since I haven’t heard of her before as far as I remember. Nevertheless, it seems to be an evil ancient power, so I got tasked from the elder to retake the gift. But to even get near those Molochs, I first need to perform a ritual that involves a blood sacrifice to be able to enter their realm. To have a big enough blood sacrifice I need to kill 1000 Great White Sharks, 2000 Desert Crawlers and 5000 Screechers.
Although I am not sure if I am strong enough to finish this task, I figured I can as well try, since the elder told me that time is of essence as well, or the Molochs might use the power of the armor to take the world. I will go to a local shop and get some amplifiers, that way I can immediately start with the Screechers since I should be able to handle them with the right equipment. I should as well grab the Screecher containment quest on the side to get some extra oil for the task.
First, I will go to the local shop and buy me some amplifiers for my mindforcechip. I am quite confident that I should be able to handle the Screecher sacrifice. To be re l pr pa
The rest of the letter is not readable anymore
Conq45
This letter is pinned to a Construction Machine in Conq’s Rest
Today was a very special event on Next Island. It was the funeral of Conq45. I was touched by the number of Islanders and people all around the universe that have gathered for this last goodbye. As I joined the circle that formed, I was well joined all the nice memories that got shared that people have had with him. I for once only remember him from the BIG Industries warp flights. That helped me out immensely as I was quite new. He had the patience to explain how all of it works. His presence in the universe really touched and positively influenced the life of many different people.
After sharing those stories, we all went to the edge and formed a line looking up to the sky. There was what I felt a short moment of silence, where we just staired out in the sky and all remembered our stories, we had with Conq, while there was a big wormhole on top of us. After that we got asked to take a leap of faith. I did not think much of it at the time and was impressed, when I found myself in a cave dedicated to Conq. As I only remembered him from the warp flights I was pleased to hear and see all the deeds he accomplished. Standing at the cave as I write these words, I want to give you a small goodbye poem.
Conq we did not have much to do
But you helped me out when I was quite new
You were helpful to many people not only me
And for this you will be in our loving memory
You helped many people with your spaceflight
And had patience while secretly fighting your own fight
I heard many stories on your farewell
But they are not mine to tell
I know you helped many communities
You’re an inspiration Conq45 Rest in Peace