Let's try something new.

What with my LJ friends being talented, interesting and articulate people, I wonder what we can all come up with if we collaborate.
I'll start, although there isn't a start, really.
Ensuing comments must continue this story, and be no longer than two sentences.
For instance, if John comments first on this post, he must continue this sentence. If Jane comments after John did, she must continue his sentence, etc.


...and the people erected great walls of stone, towering above the surrounding plateau. Closing themselves inside, they were finally able to partake in...