CycloneSteve and the Goblet of Water
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Please place exactly as found. The text below is the next chapter in the story and a fun read. It may even provide a few hints on how to reach the cache or hint at the cache location. Please BYOP and enjoy!
Our heroes, accompanied by a frog believed to be the wizard Larry Todd Mowl, were searching for a legend called the Goblet of Water.
"Calador do you have any notes on this goblet thing?" asked CycloneSteve.
Calador looked through his backpack until he retrieved a large binder. He began to scan its contents and finally said "The Goblet of Water is nothing but a legend based on our research. There was only one account in the historical archives of its potential existence."
"It must be real if Larry wants us to find it."
"According to the article, some travelers were in this vicinity in the late 19th century when they came across a strange object. Thinking it may be of some value, one of the men grabbed the goblet and it supposedly became filled with his favorite ale. Tired from their travels, the group settled for the night drinking from the goblet which apparently refilled as soon as it was emptied. The men all passed out but in the morning, the goblet vanished."
"So this goblet magically fills with the holder's favorite liquid?" asked The Fisherman.
"Something like that," said Calador.
"But why would Larry need it?" asked CycloneSteve.
"Maybe if Larry is placed near the goblet, an antidote will fill the goblet," suggested The Fisherman.
"Right you are," said a voice.
Everyone was shocked as the tiny frog began to speak.
"Thank you for saving me from under the bridge. As we approach the Goblet of Water, my powers are returning and I can now communicate with you," said Larry the Frog.
"So you know where it is?" asked CycloneSteve.
"We are pretty close, just continue north of this trail. It is definitely on the same side of the river as where you found me," said Larry.
"What exactly are we looking for?" asked CycloneSteve.
"There will be a large boulder not too far off the trail. I'll explain more when we arrive."
After a short walk, the group found a large boulder and Larry jumped on to it and said "This is the water shrine. It is an enchanted rock that, when properly manipulated, will reveal the Goblet of Water."
"What do we need to do?" asked CycloneSteve.
"Oh its simple really, all the rock needs to open is the energy of four different elemental wizards. I can stand in as one, I am an earth wizard."
"But I don't know what type of wizard I am!" said Calador.
"Don't worry, I'm sure you will do fine," said Larry.
"But I'm not even a wizard," said The Fisherman.
"Don't be ridiculous my pale friend! You could not have lasted this long if you did not have wizard blood. You are our water wizard," said Larry.
"What will happen if..." started CycloneSteve.
"Enough questions!" yelled Larry who jumped into the center of the rock. "Now everyone please touch a different face of the rock and let's get this over with."
"I think CycloneSteve had a question," said The Fisherman.
"Silence! Do you want to complete this challenge before nighfall? Then stop talking and touch the dam rock!" yelled Larry.
With looks of concern of their faces, each of our heroes touched a different face of the rock as instructed. Suddenly their hands began to glow an a rumbling was heard. Behind the rock, a small shrine had appeared and mounted in the middle laid the Goblet of Water.
"Thank you for all your help friends, why don't you three give the goblet a try first before I use it," said Larry.
When The Fisherman touched the goblet, it was filled with a light brown liquid. "My favorite drink is Apple Cider. It was always a treat when we could get it fresh from an apple orchard not too far away from the ocean."
When Calador touched the goblet, a dark blue liquid appeared. "I've always loved fresh blueberry juice which I get every summer from Maine." He filled the goblet twice more before relinquishing it.
When CycloneSteve took the chalice, it filled with a smooth milky fluid. "I can't believe it! This is sugar cookie eggnog, my favorite! It is only available around the holidays."
"Not surprising that you each favor drinks from different seasons. Further proof you are each wizards of different elements. And now it is my turn at last. Please place the goblet near me," said Larry.
CycloneSteve placed the goblet next to the frog and when he came in contact with it, a blood red liquid filled the glass. The frog leaped into the goblet and began to glow. The frog began to transform and the group backed away. Larry began to laugh hysterically as the Goblet of Water exploded and frog became man. "Fools! I must thank you for reviving me! I am now man again and soon the reign of Lord Moldywart shall begin anew!"
"You...you are the one who trapped my soul here!" cried The Fisherman.
"Indeed. I needed wizards of four natural elements to complete my master plan but to get someone to agree they must be ignorant of their importance. That is why when I saw you, a man of wizard heritage but lacking knowledge of it, I made sure you would never leave these woods," said Lord Moldywart.
"How did you know he had wizard blood?" asked Calador.
"I have a special talent among wizard kind. I can sense the energy of living creatures. Magical creatures give off a aura different from ordinary men," explained Lord Moldywart.
"So what was up with the fake name?" asked CycloneSteve.
"You fools ask so many questions. Larry Todd Mowl is my muggle name but I changed it to something far more appropriate. Lord Moldywart is an anagram of my muggle name!"
“I thought your spirit was split into seven parts?” asked CycloneSteve.
“Indeed it was but I do not need all seven to exist. My spirit was tethered to the seven relics in these woods. A portion of my power was given to me from the goblet and now I will draw three more pieces from you fools,” said Lord Moldywart.
“What do you mean?” asked Calador.
“You already touched three of the other relics and now I will take my power from you!”
Suddenly three orbs of light were extracted from CycloneSteve who had touched the relics. He fell to the ground in shock but was otherwise unharmed.
"Well what are you going to do now that you are free?" asked Calador.
"Finally, a smart question. I will gather the remaining three relics and my frog brethren then take over the world!" cackled Lord Moldywart.
"Not if we stop you!" said CycloneSteve.
"You three? None of you know how to use magic! Its miraculous you got this far! If it weren't for that parchment you would have been lost in these woods forever. Speaking of which..." Lord Moldywart yanked the parchment out of CycloneSteve's pocket and destroyed it.
"No! Stop!" cried CycloneSteve.
"Now you will never finish the challenge and once nightfall occurs, you will be unable to complete the challenge or survive the night," said Lord Moldywart,
"Is that so?" said Calador.
"What?" asked Lord Moldywart.
"You believe we cannot defeat you right? Then why not take us on in a challenge," suggested Calador.
"Are you nuts?" said The Fisherman.
Lord Moldywart roared loudly in laughter and then said "You have guts, I like that in a victim. What did you have in mind?" asked Lord Moldywart.
"A geocaching challenge. I will have my associates place a geocache somewhere in these woods and in one hour we will race to see who will find it first. If we win, you will tell us how to banish you," said Calador.
"I like this game you propose but if I win I shall turn you into my frog slaves. Yes I like this very much," said Lord Moldywart with a grin.
"So is that a yes?" asked Calador.
"Indeed. Do what you wish, I shall meet you back here in one hour while I rest. My powers are not fully restored yet. I looked forward to our game," said Lord Moldywart with a laugh as he vanished.
"What did you just do!" yelled The Fisherman.
"Calm down! I have a plan!" said Calador.
"Well please do enlighten us!" said The Fisherman.
"CycloneSteve, you may not know this but we have been watching you for some time," said Calador.
"Watching me? Why? What did I do?" asked CycloneSteve.
"You are very passionate about Geocaching and will go out of your way to make sure that everyone can enjoy the sport. I believe it is time for you to meet my organization," said Calador.
"Organization?" asked CycloneSteve.
"Yes, there is a special group of geocachers who aim to protect our world from those who would destroy it. We believe that you would make a fine addition to the group and now it is time for you to meet them," said Calador.
"What are you talking about!" exclaimed The Fisherman.
"Come we don't have much time. The others will be gathering right now," said Calador as he turned south.
"Where are we going? Who are we meeting?" asked CycloneSteve.
"We are going to get help and make sure Lord Moldywart loses our challenge. It is time for you to meet The Order of the Geocache."
FTF: Bill the Cat 89
STF: Fast EddieE
3rd: Cache K.A.B.
4th: CaladorGCS
5th: Aborealis
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