124 A Dire Situation

"The Realm Stone… It is nothing that groundbreaking as I can clearly recall it from The Compendium of Magic and Materials, a book dated from Ancient Rohlserlese time. Perhaps Sir Archmage might remember it?" The Scholar started.

"Most definitely! I was one of the editors and compilers on the later editions, too." Came the reply. "Of course, the Compendium of Magic and Materials had been around even before I was born. It had always served as a type of encyclopedic journal, with newer editions being published every so often. When I was first introduced to it, there were already about 100 plus volumes. Huh, what happened to it during your time?"

The Scholar’s tone was respectful. "I am pleased to inform you, Sir, that the Compendium had expanded to more than 1000 volumes. The possibility of it being lost is low as ardent scholars continue to add new information to it."