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Where the ship had been for twenty years was aquestioned further It was reported that he'd had an artifact with hiain the naers had quickly disappeared fro Reportedly he had lived sparsely and alone for the rest of his life taking his secrets to the grave with him

I was a treasure hunter pure and siend and it had see deeper, particularly into Captain Rogers's life and my research had led me here to the place where he had once lived

My hopes were that if the Orlanis Star really was the navigational device that it was purported to be, then perhaps it could be followed backward to trace the route of the arone down The treasure would then be split between s, at least for a little while anyway

The device in the trunk while breathtaking was also a letdown, as there appeared to be nothing mechanical about it

I reached into the trunk and picked up the central crystal piece of the star It was heavy and if nothing else it would bring a good price as a mysterious novelty that would end

I wasn't at all sure what the slightly oxidized old And what I had taken at first to be gee like I had ever seen before

Solanced down There was a folded up paper where the crystal centerpiece had been sitting on the velvet bottom of the trunk

I set the crystal down and picked up the paper carefully and unfolded its weathered page So chilled inside of me as I read the note evidently left by none other than Captain Rogers

"I tried to burn it in a blackse, but it wouldn't melt I tried to sht about burying it, but it would only be found again as it was by us So I left it here in this attic in disguise to rot peacefully in hopes that someday it would be thrown out with the trash and lost forever Whoeverthis note one day be aware for I speak of a danger to men's souls Do not use the star for it is cursed and has led many to their deaths and hatred is its mark You've been warned, but I fear it is too late and the te to overcome You see the treasure before you, but beware the serpent's bite by which causes men to murder and to do evilly one to another Black or white it does not matter the sin is the same and the curse of those who are dead and shall not rise is oppressive in how it corrupts all flesh to put on the mantle of darkness and join in with the unholy host Be wise and listen to reason gained froht of one who didn't, otherwise may God have mercy upon your soul poor wretch that you will be, if you let the star become a key and forfeit your kind to adestruction of your soul