Eldritch Guidance

“The warding stones, also known as the sky pillars in some places, are the largest standing structures in the entire known world. They are a series of giant rectangular pillars of stone over 8000 feet high and 4000 feet wide (2438 x 1219 meters), marking the border to the wildlands and the rest of the world.

“It is said that they were built during the time when the giant civilization was at its peak. Believed that the Warding Stones were constructed to keep the strange phenomena of the wildlands at bay. Even though it is not confirmed, people speculate that these structures protect the rest of the world from the creatures that roam the north because the strange creatures of the wildlands never approach the Warding Stones.

“However, this is pure speculation. As the giants of today refuse to confirm or deny these theories.

“These stone pillars appear to be featureless rectangular shapes from a distance, lacking any architectural ornamentation. However, on up-closer inspection, there are countless hieroglyphs etched into the sides of the structures, in a language that is not of any known anywhere. These mysterious symbols are made even more peculiar by the fact that they continually change over time. The writing on the warding stone today is not the same as the one from two years ago. It appears that the magic employed by the giant to create these structures also causes the writing on them to constantly change, rendering any attempts at translating them useless. The process of the shifting writing is very slow and isn't immediately noticeable.

“These stones are also indestructible and unaffected by gravity. They are anchored in space by some kind of unknown magic. What's more, they are built hundreds of miles apart from each other, and even go into the ocean. It was by observing the warding stones in the sea that it was determined that these stones were locked in space. The structures float perfectly in place above the sea floor without ever sinking or moving.

“Researchers of these stones suspect that there may be some connection to the gray monoliths that border the Graylands, suggesting that the Greywalkers may have assisted the giants in their construction.

“At the end of the day, the origin and purpose of the warding stones remain unknown. However, if you have never laid eyes on these impressive structures, it is definitely worth a visit. Basking in their sheer size is an experience you should have at least once in your lifetime.”

—“The Great Mysteries Of The Western Continent” by Sam Cox

In the evening at the Salty Pickle bar, Jack stood behind the counter, calmly cleaning a dirty glass while humming a tune. At the moment, he was the only one in the bar. It had been a slow day, with only a few customers who had stopped by earlier for drinks. This was expected, as mid-week traffic was always much slower than bustling weekends. Despite the quiet atmosphere, Jack enjoyed the peacefulness, taking the opportunity to ensure everything was spotless and ready for busier times.