abstract
| - Sometime in the ancient past, the Oracle (unofficial) made a prophecy that a hero would come to defeat a Minotaur that had taken over the Catacombs of the Ancients. The Cliffs of Logic were created to test individuals to find the person with a keen mind and body who could defeat the Minotaur. The Winged Ones devised a series of tests, these included the stones of stealth, and the related riddle; For centuries, the Isle of the Sacred Mountain’s upper reaches had been barred to visitors by the fact that they were utterly unreachable except through magic. The Winged Ones’ had always only sent emissaries down to the human world to conduct official business, and staunchly refused to take down the Cliffs of Logic that barred those without magic or the power of flight from visiting their city. This refusal stemmed from the Cliffs' involvement in the ancient prophecy. Some time later, Alexander (unofficial) came to the island while searching for a way to help Cassima (unofficial). He discovered the cliffs secrets, and made it to the top fulfilling the Oracle's ancient prophecy. Having proven that he was the chosen one, he was promptly sent to the Catacombs to not only defeat the minotaur, but also save Celeste, the daughter of Lord Azure and Lady Aeriel. He succeeded, sending the minotaur to a fiery doom. He was honored by the grateful Winged Ones, and given a rare meeting with the Oracle herself. Once King Alexander proved to be the subject of the ancient prophecy by conquering them, their purpose was served and they were no longer necessary. The Winged Ones chose to remove the cliffs. In place of the potentially fatal questions, a grand and gorgeous staircase was built into the cliff side. Winged One architects personally oversaw and worked on the construction. The grand staircase meanders up the face of the cliff.
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