Will had been walking for some time now, his satchel more delicately prepared for any mishaps that may befall him. Slowly, the terrain steepened and his legs raised to climb the steps now before him. He looked up to size the pyramid-like structure erupting into the enormous chamber around him. It was incomprehensible in height and his nostrils flared in determination. His first venture had been cut short and he surely wouldn't let this obstacle get in his way.
Whilst making his way up, Will could swear he heard a voice calling out to him. "COURSER. LITTLE COURSER" It bellowed the walls. His ears flicked back and he quickened his pace. Suddenly, he was head on with a withered looking face in the stone wall. It had deep set eyes and wrinkles folded by stone, a long nose that led down to a great mouth. It's voice shook Will in his chest and he spoke once more, "WHERE IS YOUR KNIGHT, YOUNG COURSER?". 'Night?' He thought to himself in question. When he'd left for the dudgeon it wasn't even dawn yet and so it would only be mid day by now.
"What do you mean good ser? The time should only be midday..." Will called out to the face set in the stone pyramid. It's face scrunched and boomed it's next question, "NO MAN NOR KNIGHT RIDE UPON YOU?". The face's eyes studied him before starting again, "IT WOULD SEEM NOT, YOU BARE NO BRIDLE NOR SADDLE, JUST A SLING". He was even more confused now and the face must have seen it because it stopped it's questioning. What could it have meant? Night, saddle, bridle? They seemed like words from stories he may have heard in a story as a colt. Or maybe they were names of past travelers, or tools. "SMALL STALLION, IT SEEMS I WAS MISTAKEN, ITS BEEN LONG SINCE I'VE SEEN YOUR KIND HERE. I WISH YOU WELL ON YOUR TRAVELS. STRANGE THINGS LURK THIS CHAMBER" The face bellowed before closing it's eyes and seemingly going to sleep.
'What a curious encounter', Will thought to himself before tossing his mane and continuing his climb. Not long after his chat the pyramid leveled out and the chamber narrowed back into a corridor, a small glowing pool inlayed into the stone. It was an odd sight but it gave no alarm so he approached steadily. Once reaching it, he peeked over the edge to see his reflection. For a split second he swore he saw a faerie in the reflection behind him. Turning his head back quickly he frowned as he saw nothing.
Figuring it'd been a while since he'd started on his journey, he felt a little tired. Feeling it was safe enough, Will lowered himself down next to the pool and shut his eyes. When he awoke, he planned to leave the same way he came. 'What a strange day it's been', he thought as he dozed off.