[i]“I am Havardr, guardian of the Mountain Key, as natural law dictates I must accept your desire to partake in this test, though I will warn you once now that this challenge will be difficult, and will likely overcome you.”[/i]

Kei'taro considered the words of Havardr, and then studied the Mountain Goat, and the Mountain behind him. There was nowhere such a large creature could have ventured from, aside from the massive range that towered above them. He let his gaze slip back towards the massive animal, and cleared his throat. [b]"Such of all the challenges, particular the dragons, and the World Tortoise. Alas it is my duty to attempt to gather all the keys, to be on the physical world, what my... father... is on the spiritual world."[/b] He hated revealing his purpose more than he hated his father, which in itself was a feat. 

With a audible, relieved sigh, Havardr had decided to let him take the test. He bowed towards the Bestial Key Holder and turned back towards his initial destination. In his excitement, he neglected to ask about the loss of his abilities. He started to turn, but resolved to ask later. Turning back now could result in the challenge being cancelled on the count of percieved cowardice. 

After a few moments, he returned with nothing but the clothes on his back. It had taken him a few seconds to decide if that meant leaving his sword, but ultimately decided to do so. He stepped towards Havardr and bowed again, before staring at the creature. [b]"Key Holder, Havardr, as per the right of the challenge; I have several questions. But I shall only ask two."[/b] He cleared his throat. [b]"What abilities will I gain if I pass your challenge? And, what happened to my abilities? This demense seems to have restricted their use severely."[/b] His eyes remained steady on Havardr, and inwardly prepared himself for what would surely be  a physical assault from the creature.