Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about these walkin’ graveyards, these “mausoleums,” or whatever them fancy folks call ’em. I ain’t no scholar, mind you, but I’ve seen things, heard things, and I reckon I can piece together a thing or two about where they wander.
Now, these walkin’ graveyards, they ain’t just any ol’ tombs. They got bells on ’em, some do, and that makes a difference, see? Big difference. If you got a remember-thingy from one of them big-shot Shardbearers, you gotta find a walkin’ graveyard with bells if you wanna copy it. Don’t matter if you already used it up, the graveyard can still make another one for ya. But any other remember-thingy, well, any ol’ walkin’ graveyard will do the trick.
So, where do you find these things? That’s the tricky part. They wander, ya see? They ain’t stayin’ in one place. One day they might be here, the next day, who knows? But there are some places where they like to hang around. I’ve heard tell of some, and seen a couple myself.
- One place, they say it’s up north, way up north. Cold and windy, not a place for the faint of heart. There’s a big graveyard there, with bells, they say. Lots of folks go lookin’ for it.
- Then there’s another one, down south, near some old ruins. Ain’t got no bells on it, but it’s a good place to copy them other remember-thingies. Easy to get to, they say, but I ain’t been there myself.
- And then there are those that just show up whenever they feel like it. No rhyme or reason. You might be walkin’ along, mindin’ your own business, and bam! There’s a walkin’ graveyard, right in front of ya. Scared the bejesus outta me the first time it happened.
Now, gettin’ these graveyards to work ain’t always easy. Sometimes they got stuff stuck to ’em, like skulls and whatnot. You gotta clean ’em off before the graveyard will settle down and let you copy your remember-thingy. I heard tell you gotta climb some trees or somethin’ to get up there and knock them skulls off. Sounds like a lot of work if you ask me.
And remember, even after you use a remember-thingy, the walkin’ graveyard can still make another copy. So don’t you go frettin’ if you used it up already. That’s what these big ol’ walkin’ graveyards are for, see? They’re there to help ya out.
So, if you’re lookin’ for walkin’ mausoleum locations, that’s what I know. Some have bells, some don’t. Some stay put, some wander all over the place. You just gotta keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll find one when you need it. Just remember what I told ya about them Shardbearer remember-thingies and them bells. That’s important, that is. And don’t forget to clean off them skulls! That’s the key, I tell ya. No cleanin’, no copyin’. That’s just how it is.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ I know everything, but I know what I’ve seen and what I’ve heard. And I’m tellin’ ya, these walkin’ graveyards are strange things. Powerful, too. So be careful when you go lookin’ for ’em. You never know what you might find. Or what might find you. It’s a big world out there, and there are plenty of secrets hidden in it. These walkin’ graveyards are just one of them. So, go on now, and see what you can find. Just remember what this old woman told ya.
And one more thing, don’t go tellin’ nobody where you heard this from. Some folks don’t take kindly to talkin’ about these things. You understand? Good. Now get outta here and go find your walkin’ graveyard. But be careful, ya hear? Be careful.
I heard some folks say, you gotta climb some trees to get to the top. Something about southwest branches and clearing skulls around the edge. Sounds like a lot of trouble to me, climbing trees and all. I’m too old for that nonsense. But if you’re young and spry, maybe you can give it a try. Just don’t fall and break your neck, okay? These mausoleums, they ain’t worth dyin’ for. Remember that.
There are those who say that the location of the walking mausoleums are tied to some sort of celestial event. When the stars align just right, they say, the mausoleums wake up and start to roam. But I don’t know nothing about that stars. All I know is what I see with my own eyes, and what I hear from those who know more than me. And sometimes I think they just like to walk around for the heck of it.
So you find yourself a map, or maybe ask around. Someone somewhere has seen these walking graveyards. Maybe a trader, or a traveler. They might point you in the right direction. Just remember to be polite and offer them a little something for their trouble. A bit of coin, or maybe a piece of bread. A little kindness goes a long way, you know? And be wary of them who ask for too much. There are always some looking to take advantage of a stranger. Just use your common sense and you’ll be alright.
