Vierna

Vendui? again yellow orb?*smirks*

Strange. After a somewhat quiet period, things begin to move rapidly. Since I have been banned from the yellow town, I had to change tactics slightly?become "invisible" in a way. By not drawing any attention to myself, most of the guards ignore me and I am able to wander the streets un-noticed. Well all drow look the same to humans?do they not? *smirks* So I am able to watch, and to assess without much difficulty. Then three events happened quickly. I acquired a very useful slave, gained some information on the twin A and was given news that a priestess will be sent by Matron Mother to aid me. *smiles* She will start by helping me build the temple to Lloth. The first on this surface world. *sneers* Soon Vhaerun will feel a mothers wrath. *laughs wickedly*

One evening I am minding my own business, as is my wont, when a young human girl approaches me in the street. Hmm. This one shows no apprehension of me. Seems she has just arrived at the yellow town and is looking for some directions, would I help? But of course *smiles* As we stroll around the town she reveals much of her background to me. This one has led a sheltered background, she is very much na?ve. I listen and I assess. I ask her what she knows of my race. She tells me she has heard stories but she prefers to keep an open mind. She says how can Drow be so bad, when I have shown her nothing but kindness. I almost laughed out loud at that. I also learn of her hopes and ambitions for the future and what skill she wishes to train in. She wants to train in one of the ancient eastern arts offered by the inhabitants of this place referred to as "the new lands". This interested me. Although a pretty and pleasant enough girl, I had other assignments on my mind but this skill she was determined to learn made me think. She then threw away a remark that she had no interest in males. It was then I decided to seduce her.

It transpired that not only did she have a low opinion of males, she told me she had never experienced the joys of ultimate pleasure at all. Not even self satisfaction. I was totally bemused at this and almost at a loss. Her mother had taught her some, to me, barbaric ritual she had to perform whenever she felt certain urges. What a cruel mother! I soon put her at ease, told her what she had missed out on and explained how I could show her how to have real enjoyment. With my best female charms I began my work. *sighs* At the last moment she took fright. Ah such is the problem with virgins. No matter this one is worth a second chance.

She sought me out the following night, deeply apologetic and a little shamed. She liked me she said, she trusted me, could we try again? So I invited her to my home. Once there she let it be known that she was all alone, no family whatsoever, my decision was made. I started my seduction routine and when she became relaxed and comfortable, I struck! She struggled hard, I liked that, I wanted a strong slave. I wanted more than a house slave, I wanted someone who could act as my assassin. But at the same time I did not want to mark her too much, especially not her pretty face. I therefore changed tact. After rendering her semiconscious, I dragged her to the table near the furnace, ripped off her shirt and held her face down. A dagger was already glowing white hot in the furnace as she came too. I asked her once?"I obey mistress", say it. She refused saying how much she liked me, how she trusted me and to please let her go. She let out a piercing scream as the white hot dagger seared her lower back. Still she refused. Then the screams rang out relentlessly as I twisted the burned flesh with my fingers and thumb. Again she refused. I reached for the hot dagger again and pressed it on top of the original burn. She let out a tortured silent scream of agony and said " I obey mistress". She then passed out. It was over.

When she came round, I dressed her wounds and gave her something to take away the pain. I then gave her what she desired. Now she knew the pain and the pleasure. I looked into her eyes, saw no fear, no hate, but gratitude. Nothing but gratitude. Ah Vierna the perfect technique. Later she accepted being branded with the mark of Lloth without a whimper. She now belongs to me and Lloth.

Some days later, using my slave to entrap her, I confronted the guard who had been abducted. I had long suspected that the one who had framed J was in fact the twin she tried to "save". I had previously spoken to the male guard whom A had taken an unhealthy liking too. What they got up to during their little trysts, Lloth only knows, not that it bothered me. But why would a guard risk his career associating with a despised outlaw Drow? It was this relationship that first raised my suspicions, for it was he who arrested J. In my talk with him he denied that A framed J, but his responses did not ring true to my ears. His body language was all wrong. And there was something else, clearly the twin had some sort of hold over him.
Despite my efforts to persuade him that I could take away her hold and release him, he would not change his story. Drow cannot be trusted he said, they are all evil and should be shunned. Hmm. There was my answer. He trusts A, but not me. The conversation over he insisted that I leave town since I was banned. I left quietly. It was not in my interests at this time to make a fuss. It was then I decided I had to speak to the elf guard.

My slave performed her duty well and delivered the elf to me. Despite showing kindness and consideration, she remained hostile. I was just a filthy Drow she insisted. I shrugged and reminded her that it was the Baroness and one of her own kind, the magistrate Reann who were prepared to let her die. This clearly opened a wound. Her eyes filled with hate, not for me but for the ones who sacrificed her. Now I could ask my questions. Hmm. The same answers as the other guard gave me, almost word for word. Some collusion going on here, now why are they shielding an outlaw? Was some sort of unholy bargain made? I told her I could take away the hold A had on them. But no I was a filthy Drow, not to be trusted. Ah ha. There it was again! I persisted that she tell the truth, but she became more flustered and frustrated. So far the soft approach was getting nowhere. *sighs*

Suddenly it was she who changed tact. She insisted that I leave the male guard alone, never speak to him again. Oh she was getting feisty now. *laughs* When she threatened to harm me, I demonstrated that I was unarmed and told her I would not retaliate. There were reasons for this. Firstly, I did not think she had it in her despite her bravado. Secondly I wanted to gain her trust and finally and most importantly I could not afford to waste time in a cell. There is only one reason why a female will defend a male with such ferocity. Time to open up the game further.

I let her go but followed her deeper into town still asking my questions. Finally my baiting got to her and she said I was under arrest. Catch me if you can I said and laughed. So I let her chase me over town then up onto the battlements. There was no way she could catch me so I slowed letting her get a little closer. Realising that she could not catch me, she began to let off the odd arrow. Oh that sudden streak of courage. *chuckles* Time to conclude the game. She finally nicked the top of my thigh, so I went down as if badly hurt. She approached me expecting retaliation, I surprised her by offering none. Oh I could have taken her down at anytime but doing so would have curtailed my freedom, few guards bother with me, harming one might remind them to look closer. She offered me a bargain. If I promised to leave the male guard alone, I could go free. I promised. It was an easy promise to make. I had my answers, I had no further need of him. I looked at the elf and said "you love him don?t you?". She did not need to answer, her body language gave it all away. By that fact alone I was now certain who gave up J. The two guards attitude regarding A was all wrong. She has a hold on them and she gave them something in return. In my mind I am satisfied. I left the elf and strolled into the night chuckling.

So it is complete. I now have all the answers to this whole fiasco, all except one. Why did A frame J?
And the common denominator?? Von ?Sah!!

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!!!!

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