"Yes, it is what is inside the piece, that has the mystical powers," replied Shaheer, before leaning closer to whisper in Yazid's ear, and giving the details of the inside of the box. Yazid's expression changed from curiosity, to shock, and then finally to awe after hearing the entire contents. "Do you understand now, Yazid?"

"Yes, honored Elder. I will make sure he receives it," answered Yazid, clutching it more closely.

"It is extremely important that you show him how to line up the symbols outside the portal. For nothing will happen, unless the symbols are lined up correctly," implored Gesham. "Do you remember the correct order as we described to you?"

"Yes, I have it memorized as you showed me, honored elder," replied Yazid, going over the correct combination in his head. "I will make sure he is given this gift and shown to use it properly."

"Ensure that you do, Yazid. This is the most important task you've ever been given. Guard this bag with your life. Keep it hidden and keep it safe. There are those that would seek to either possess or destroy it if they knew what it was. Do everything in your power to make sure it is placed within Cyrus' hands."

"With my life, honored elders," replied Yazid, as his mind drifted back to the present moment.

He clutched at the pack one more time back in the present, as he watched floating boats of other merchants making their way down the river. They had been walking for nearly the past hour, as Yazid remembered his encounter with the elders. Truthfully, the contents of his pack was one that terrified him, as the tales of the power contained within was more than enough to destroy an ordinary man. He would be just as happy to have it out of his hands, with that portion of his quest over with. Only about another hour, and he could get his audience and be done with this nerve-wracking task.

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He looked back at a sudden squeal, as Amit fell face first into a particularly deep mud puddle alongside the river. Better make that two hours, thought Yazid, as he went back to help the boy back to his feet.