As if they could be heard, a whirlpool suddenly began to swirl in the center of the water.
"What is this? Bermegan murmured, leaning closer to the edge of the disturbed liquid. From beneath it, a voice began to echo.
"If you truly wish to pass, then follow this path. You may be led off course, but it is your only way out."
"Opening the gate would have been better." Bermegan snorted. "But, I guess it's better than nothing. We'll have to wait for said path to appear though."