They hadn't been attacked yet, and Riya was interested in the obelisk, wanting to see if she saw anything familiar.  She was fascinated with orbs as well, looking up at the rusted iron thing sitting on top.  It was difficult to examine however, as she craned her neck back at the tall structure.  "It's interesting that they would put an orb on top.  While one might think it just a ball, one's interest would definitely be piqued by a wand, or a dagger balanced atop.  An artistic flourish, or subtle hint?  Actually, I wonder if it's a celestial body.  And what would happen if we could light it..."<br/><br/>[Arcana 4+14 = 18]