<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=54355.msg4451208#msg4451208">Quote from: HairyHeretic on 01-04-2011, 23:00:38</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">While Li did have the advantage in remaining unseen amongst the rocks and scrub brush, both were able to follow the instructions provided by the spirit. A short time passed before they would consider themselves to be in the right area. It was one well suited for an ambush, with boulders and brush dotting each side of the trail, and plenty of gnarled roots to trip an unwary foot.<br/><br/>Less than a stones throw away, a piece of flapping cloth drew their attention. A moments observation revealed it to be the tassels beneath the head of a broken spear which lay propped against a small rock. Around could be seen further evidence of battle, but a closer examination would be required to see if the sword still lay here.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Li got close to a rock, becoming part of it - an extension of the irregular shape. Who might notice the change in the shape of a rock?<br/>He considered his options carefully. There were none. They would need that sword tomorrow, even if taking it now would mean he risked being noticed.<br/>He looked in the darkness first, but realised that he wasn't the only one who might know how to hide.<em>So Li slowly emerged from hiding, his hand near the dagger-like silver pin, and moved carefully towards the sword. It was time to "climb the third mountain".<br/>His father used to tell him that when he wanted something done at every cost, in an obvious reference to his name. "Prove you'tre good enough, San Shan! Climb the third mountain!"</em><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Of course, if he notices any danger, the <em>text in italics</em> would be different.</div></div>