Small version of the huge statue

Scene from Eric Olafson, Midshipman. Volume IV of the Eric Olafson Saga. Chapter 5 /  INTERLUDE: FIRST SON OF DARKNESS

Larthop ,  the First Son of Darkness descents into the Catacombs of Netlor to speak with the Brotherhood. There underneath the surface is a smaller version of the famous Whispering Statue of the Blessed Light ‏‎. This statue is cruder, smaller , made of known materials and hides a hidden lever that opens the passageway to the Uni Chamber. This statue has been created by the "Old Netlor " was known to exist, only to a small group of beings. The Worshippers of the Hidden Aspect.

Here is the scene:

>>> There were alcoves in the walls and in it the dry rotten bundles and shapes of a dead semi humanoid species. This was unimportant to him and he had no intention to speak to the dead. He made many turns, descended several stairs and finally reached a larger room, dozens of candles and lanterns had been placed around a small version of the huge statue. It was cruder and made of rock instead of indestructible Uni metal. For most the path ended here and the members of a secretive sect worshiped this statue, but not to him. He approached the statue reached around its back and pulled a hidden lever. <<<