Murals on the Observatory Walls
Two murals drawn on opposite walls on the passage leading to the Observatory room have been faithfully reproduced:
The first one, titled "Past", features a huge celestial body surrounded by winged creatures. Underneath lie the remains of a ruined society; an apocalyptic scene of massive destruction.
The second one, titled "Present", shows the same celestial sphere, now partially destroyed and broken in pieces. Three concentric circles and the shape of an eye float in the void in its center. No winged beasts nor stars depicted around it this time. Carved lines fall down from it towards the ground, where eight figures stand. Five humanoids: one with several tails and pointy ears, and two of smaller stature than the rest. And three beasts: a winged one, a quadruped, and one with pincers and a stinger. There are arrows pointing to each creature, identifying each of them with each of the party members.
The Orrery
The Orrery's planets have been sketched:
The Blue one has a time period of 24 seconds. The Yellow one has a period of 12 seconds. The third one has an irregular period between 12 and 18 seconds.
Sealed Gate
A gate is drawn with exact measurements written in annotations- 20' high, 20' feet with a slight tilt, a double door with no handle covered in intricate designs:
"On the top side, small indentations and narrow grooves in the stone form patterns of linked dots. Three of these drawn shapes resemble: an owl, a cow or bull, and one barely recognizable feline or canine."
"These shapes are carved above and around a central figure that sits cross-legged in the middle. Thin frame, with elongated limbs and a long tail. Its clawed hands in meditative position and, on top of its shoulders, an oversized head of baboon shape. Not a single face, but three. One facing the front, and two profiles protruding from the sides."
"Underneath, countless tiny humanoid figures kneel with their pleading hands risen. But only a dozen or so, carved in the bottom middle of the frame are represented in bigger size. These are bringing offerings in bowls that they carry on top of their heads. Three of these bowls actually match with three different alcoves carved into the stone. And each of these shows a different symbol:
- The first one shows a heart.
- The second one shows a feather.
- The third one shows a flower. There is little check mark in the alcove."
Reflection Puzzle Mosaic
Two contrasting images of the same mosaic. Being redrawn from memory and second hand account, the tiniest details are not drawn, only whatever stood out to the illustrator:
Titled 'before': The piece is divided in two halves:
"At the bottom, in warm colors, is a highly detail depiction of pyramids and tall spires that populate a lush forest or jungle. Humanoid figures, of disproportionate size, stand in between the structures. Some hold cornucopias and chalices, others parchment and quill, or intricate accesories of unknown purpose. Regardless, all of them share a single feature, a clear white tile positioned in the middle of their forehead.
At the top, in blues and violets, is the sky. Pieces of quartz represent stars, arranged in winding paths that connect the land beneath with half a dozen big celestial bodies at the chamber's ceiling."
Titled 'after':
"At the bottom, in fiery red, rivers of blood encircle crumbled pyramids. Crooked spires raise among darkened vegetation. The giant humanoids now cover their faces with both hands; offerings rotting at their feet. The clear tile on their forehead is the only opaque tile on this translucent mosaic.
At the top, the sky is ablaze, The quartz dots have dimmed, leaving previously obscured tiles shine brighter. Hundreds of glass beads form a multicolored vortex that cascades down towards the realm below. An eldritch maw from beyond."
