//Andrew did not do his math right. If the cylinder is 2 feet wide, the radius is one. Thus V= pi(r squared)(h) = 3.14(1)(10)(62.4)= 1960 lbs. Since 14 stone = 1 lb, the cylinder would weigh 140 stone... so his estimate of thousands of stone is off by a bit
*Looks at Steel* Also. We need to decide what is our priority here. To secure the container or to defeat the drachs in the oasis, if there are more. Splitting our forces would bring weakness to the protection of it.
... When I am done with these wards, I will start preparing a teleport to Blackford, if only to inform Blackford in person of what has happened so far. However, preparing a teleportation ritual from start to finish is another day's worth of work. The prepared teleport spells in my tome are not currently aimed at Blackford. In short, it looks like I have two days worth of magical rituals to complete, unless someone else can get to Blackford faster. Tralek, do you have a teleportation ritual aimed at Blackford already prepared? Once Blackford knows, they can possibly open up a portal to this location and send magical support."