Tsavaros returns almost in sync with Ythl leaving. He caws at the Desert Witch. Good, we will leave them too it then. Come inside and rest for a bit, I think Ythl left some crumbs for you.
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Appearing behind Pervince without any sound The Desert Witch says
Miikae: I was keeping him here until he learned some manners. I seemed to have accomplished this task. The witch walks over to Grachius and lifts his chin to stare in his face. Remember me descendant of azlant, keep the image of me embedded in those purple eyes of yours for all of your days. If you harm one of my children there will be no end to my wraith. I have lived longer in this forsaken area than anyone else and I will bare the full weight of my experience on you next time. She lets his face drop, his eyes still wide and obviously under a spell. He is yours, his fate will be decided by you and yours. If he remains here he will join his companions as food for my spiders. After you heal Grachius he seems to come out of the haze for a moment. The keys open portions of the Vault. The Rod of Midnight is in the portion protected by Zon_Kuthon. It requires the Nidal Symbol and the Symbol of Torag, Hanna's symbol to enter. Oh, you can have these I have no need for his pathetic trinkets even if they do belong to the Gods. The Desert Witch Hands you the seal of Zon_Kuthon and Torag.
Miikae:
As you approach the hut, it hits you like a ton of bricks. Magic is here! Not just a weakness in the ever shifting wastes, but an actual outlet of normal magic like you would experience anywhere else. The return is refreshing. The Witch does detect evil. Speak Druidic:
I have heard of you Miikae the guide from the north. The One you speak of was harsh to my little Ythl, a dear friend of mine. I am currently teaching him a lesson in manners desert style in my basement. I will allow one of you to come down with me if you want, the rest must remain upstairs. I will provide food for your party, do not eat what I prepare for Ythl his tastes are....unique. Once inside the Hut, you and your party will be under a spell of pacification. I do not like rowdy men in my house, I especially do not like the look of that bald one. If you agree to this I will allow you entrance, but you would be a fool to think I am powerless just because this is the Mana Wastes, my patron has blessed me here and I will not hesitate to use force. Gnolls? Gnolls are a lot more civil then most humans I have come across. I am aware you ran into a bit of a skirmish with the South Hills clan, and I am glad to be rid of them. They do try to steal my spider eggs. I am quite capable of handling Gnolls on my own though.
Pervince marches forward bravely. Once he gets about 10' from the Door of the hut it swings open. The oldest Drow and possibly the only Drow Pervince has ever seen stands in the doorway. Not another step or I will turn your mount against you and watch him devour you and send my raven in to clean off the bones. What do you and your companions want? The woman says in a strange dialect that is hard to make out at first. Before Pervince can answer Ythl pops into view.
SHHH! I have pie in the window for you go eat it! The woman knows how to stop Ythl's rambling. Ythl has an oddly kind heart, I am not so forgiving. You better have a good reason to seek me out Halfling, or I will make you suffer for every step you took coming here. The Desert Witch seems capable of making good on her threat. |