"Our depository is at the edge of our village, but like I've said, you may not find all that you seek. Everything is old, no one ever visits it anymore." Kalfus told Daniel as they walked down a long road.
"Well I'll look anyway, there has to be some kind of explanation or some sort of information as to why the stargate is not working. And we have to figure it out soon, Sam's illness is getting worse, we just have to get her home." Daniel said as they walked through the desert village.
"I hope that you do. Visitors, they are always welcomed here, but the sooner you get your friend back to your world, the better."
"Yeah." Daniel said softly. Up ahead in the distance Daniel saw a shimmering light. "Is that it?"
"Yes, it. That is our Depository of Knowledge," Marlow said.
As they got closer Daniel got a better look at the enormous structure. It was immensely beautiful. It reminded Daniel slightly of a gothic cathedral. It was the tallest building Daniel had seen in the village, standing several feet above any other. This one was also different. It was made of the same metal material as everything else, but this particular building was intricately carved and painted with various symbols and pictographs; like the ones that had appeared on the roads they had first followed. These people obviously valued knowledge almost on a religious level and Daniel couldn't imagine what might of caused them to abandon their knowledge.
"Even though our rules are old," Kalfus spoke up, bring Daniel out of his thoughts, "they must still be obeyed. You must enter alone."
"Why? I mean, why are you letting me enter?" Daniel asked confused.
"The rules say that only the wise and the knowledgeable may enter the depository. Long ago, that referred to the council of elders, but now, as we have no ruling elders the rule is as it states. You Daniel, are wise, a scholar on your world, that is why we are allowing you entry," Marlow answered him.
"Oh. Thank you. Thank you very much, I truly appreciate this."
"No need. Now go- begin you search. I will wait for you at Kalfus' home."
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