Dret Lore - Introduction

Two scientists, part of a large research expedition, washed ashore on a remote mid-pacific island after a tropical storm had breached the hull of their vessel. As Dr. Joseph Saterdan, Anthropologist and Dr. Marissa Rubins, Archeologist combed the deserted island, they suddenly discovered a huge wooden chest in a grassy cleft between two palms. Although badly damaged from exposure, the wood panels of the chest still bore traces of deep and elaborate carvings. The corroded but ornately-worked hard metal fittings suggested a very advanced culture, but neither scholar was able to identify the origins of the motifs represented in either the unusual carvings or in the metalwork.

Carefully working the lid open, they discovered a collection of several bottles made of beautifully sculpted glass of different colors. Each of the sealed bottles contained several parchment scrolls. Drawing upon their own expertise and the skills of their respective disciplines, they were finally able to decipher the texts. The following is an account of their examination of these remarkable materials.

• The Red Bottle
• The Amber Bottle
• The Green Bottle
• The Blue Bottle
• The Lavender Bottle