The following day the group decides to travel to the other end of the city. Perhaps some adventure leads may be found in a more wealthy part of town. Traveling down Bywater road the group enters the Pirates Cove Inn. After a drink from the bar they meet the owner of the Inn, Crusty. He is aware of the relocation of the entire city. He explains that the city was teleported from a mountainous region. He also claims that the city was in another location before the mountains but that was before he was born.

The owner of the establishment also claims to have a job that may suit efk talents. He has a map of an ancient temple. The group contracts to raid the ruins. That evening in the bar the group drinks ale as magicians chant and draw a large circle around them on the floor. Upon completion of the spell the group is teleported across the desert to the base of a mountain range. Unfortunately Raineer is teleported 70 feet above ground and takes a nasty fall. Max is teleported halfway into the sand but is able to dig out.

In the distance the group spots a stone structure and investigates. Peering in reveals a large domed ceiling that is pale green in color.  Suddenly there is a surprise attack by large monkeys that inhabit the abandoned temple. Skilver and Max cast lightning and fry the fury attackers. Mmmm… Burnt monkey.

The group enters what looks to be church style room complete with pews. In the place of an alter is a large stone statue with gem eyes. There is a door in the back of the church that leads to a small chamber. Thud opens the door to find a Cockatrice. Very dangerous. (Next thing ya know your working for some golem)

Magic Missiles cast by Skilver & Raineer dispatch the feathery foe. Greenleaf decides to cast Rock To Mud on the statue in an attempt to free the gem eyes from their settings. Unfortunately the magic affects the statue a bit differently. Instead of melting into mud the statue grows into a giant and begins to break out of the top of the building. Complete chaos ensues. The group flees the temple to avoid a cave in.

The giant creature is then seen headed into the hills. Hmmm… (Wonder where he is going)

The group re-enters the temple to find a crumbled door behind the area where the statue had previously stood. Orthan investigates a series of secret doors. Max & Raineer cast themselves invisible. On orthans scout he sees evidence of Carrion Crawlers. The group finds a reasonably safe looking room and begins a watch for sleep, study and prayer.