| *I look up at the pale yellow orb and smirk*
Since emerging from the Abyss, I spent a little time resting and catching up on affairs. I also spent time reflecting on what Lloth had said to me. The continued dominance of the surface Drow, that was always going to be an ongoing task. By its nature, there could well be no end to it. But I am beginning to realise that there is also a secondary task??Lloth wants no more half breeds created!
The other task, perhaps more important initially, is to find the stronghold. That now becomes my priority. I have discussed possible locations with SD and she had a few ideas. I must seek out LL and get her input on this too. Perhaps even the Lady could help. Hmm. I need to talk to her anyway even if it is just to acknowledge the aid she has given me.
*I pause and touch my right shoulder* What purpose is this demon claw mark on my shoulder? Standing white against the ebony tone of my skin. Is it there to serve as reminder of my folly or good fortune? Or is there some other hidden meaning I have yet to figure out? It causes me no pain, but the area feels warm and sometimes the heat increases momentarily. But the strangest thing is when I put my fingers on the mark, I cannot feel anything. I cannot feel the touch. And when, as an experiment, SD pushed a dagger into it at my request, I felt no pain, no sensation of touch?..nothing! May be Faeryl will know what it means.
Ah Faeryl. Dear sister of mine. I am not altogether pleased with the way you have handled affairs in my absence. How many times have I told you our war is not with the humans? Still you seem to have rectified some of the damage. And you did get me a present. *laughs* May be I will forgive you, after all it is a nice present! *laughs again*
Faeryl took me to a hidden cave, one with no visible entrances. And there she lay on a mat, cocooned in spider silk??Iym?iara Von?Sah! *laughs loudly* Oh how I have longed to have that one, now I have a lever in which to finally destroy that accursed family. One thing is clear?..she will never leave that cave. I have her forever now!
Our first little chat went well. She put on a show of bravado, but that will pass as I begin to step up the pain. In anycase, I have not even started yet. I discussed a few things with her, watching her reactions, looking for the weaknesses. Jaraxle, she holds in contempt. Kalannar and Moiraine she is loyal to but the mention of Korith gave me much insight. *grins* Oh how she maintained I would get nothing from her, that I should just kill her and be done with it. No foolish Iym?iara, you will not die. I left her to ponder over my farewell words??"Lloth doesn?t favour death, you see?.in death there is no more pain." *laughs wickedly*
*I stop to look at the box on the table* What does this box mean? What purpose does it hold for humans and are there anymore? Time to seek out LL???..
I watch, I assess, I report.
Vel'drav l' sil'in qu'ellar d'Hun?ett zotrethen??Jal zhal sha-rasa!!!
Lloth tlu laoles, dosst handmaiden orn naut hojh dos!!!! |