Vorn would have to admit and his gaze proved it- he liked what he saw. The curves, the look of power she demonstrated, the authority she held forth, her body was an instrument of perfection. If Lolth's beauty could be reached, this woman was close to doing so, and she knew it- The way she eyed him like a piece of meat was evident. She was not the first to try and prey on him. Hell, House Baenre was trying as well! Still, there was something about her that gave him pause. Vorn attention was drawn to her multiple times, and he swore on the Dark Seldarine, he felt the tattoo on his back burn slightly under her gaze. What was this? Was it a sign from Lolth? Vorn hadn't felt like this before and yet, this woman was causing his body to react far differently than anyone he had ever met!<br/><br/>As they walked, his was snapped to reality when Aunrae said his full name. His blue eyes met hers- She wouldn't say that unless she wanted his attention. He lowered his hand from his chin and spoke. "<b>A fool herself- she only cares about the power and prestige that shall be brought to her upon completion of this quest......"</b>He said, before giving her a twisted grin. "<b>A pity she shall never see the result. "</b>He said. Ah, it appeared that Cazna had outlived her usefulness to House Xiltyn. That meant Vorn's sister, Faeryl, would take over from there. The two were the only children of Minolin and Cazna, and though Nirinath members took on the Xiltyn name, Faeryl was the only other one who shared Vorn's ideaology, as she was his elder daughter. "<b>My sister, however.....Let us just say that once I retrieve what I need from Lolth's Web, House Xiltyn's days in the shadow will end."<br/>
</b><br/>That was a bold claim. It was as Aunrae thought- Whatever was in House Melarn's Compound was Imperative to House Xiltyn's Future.<br/><br/>Vorn would then look towards Aunrae and, though it felt as if his movements were not his own, reached forward and placed a hand over the beating heart in Aunrae's chest. "<b>~and we'll greatly reward those who help us retrieve what I need- House Xiltyn doesn't forget it's allies. Stick by me, Aunrae, and I will show you wonders and bring you to heights that House Zathlesz has never seen- I will bet my life on that." </b>He said. What was so valuable in the Compound that he was so sure that his future would be secured? Was it arrogance? No, House Xiltyn couldn't afford arrogance, it was assurance.....Something inside that House meant that House Xiltyn's power would be unrivaled, but what it was, Vorn was keeping close to his chest?<br/><br/>An Artifact of Power? A Relic of a bygone age? Vast Wealth? Who knew.<br/><br/>As they approached Lolth's Web, looking for Duergar, Vorn placed his hand over his chest as he looked at the calcified spider silk. Vorn almost looked ready to fall to his knees at it's beauty. "<b>This was constructed by the refugee's and survivors of Ched Nasad, when the city fell..... hundreds of strands of calcified spider silk stretching from the ceiling to the ground in a dense latticework. Hollow, cocoon-like structures, both on top of and below the webs, provided living space. Narrow ladders connected the levels for those without the ability to levitate. This is the last remnant of the great city Ched Nasad. It's means of construction is lost to us now......this place is invaluable and to think it has remained intact.....Lolth truly favors it." </b>Vorn said, before coming to a grinding halt arriving to a structure unlike anything he'd seen before.<br/><br/>The Silk was lined with Faeire fire! It was in the form of a Nautilus shell and at the heart was the signs of a Temple! This was House Melarn's Cmopound!  Vorn couldn't help it, the Duergar be damned, he was so close to his goal! Stepping quickly over towards the gate, he summoned the key and unlocked the gate, before looking towards Aunrae. "<b>Quickly, get inside!" </b>He said, as he locked it behind them, to prevent interruption.<br/><br/>Lolth's darkness encased this place like a comforting shroud. The only light shown was the Narbondel, but the place held the power as if it was one of Lolth's most holy temples. Vorn's body tingled with excitement as he entered the temple. He knelt down at the Atlar to Lolth, before finally raising his hands in piety to her. "<b>Great Spider...I have followed your vision to it's end. I am finally at my destination...."</b>He said, before standing back up.<br/><br/>Wait, did he say vision?<br/><br/>Vorn would immediately look for the records held within the Temple, which was odd- There was artifacts present, lost in the dust since the fall, that Aunrae knew were INCREDIBLY valuable and powerful, yet Vorn was looking through records?<br/><br/>One was apparent- A Cloak of Shadow! It writhed and moved as if it were alive! It allowed short range teleportation and with skill, not even the most trained eye of a Moon Elf could view it in the enshrouding darkness! Along with that, it's power could cause severe necrotic damage and even use your own shadow as a weapon! House Melarn was not joking around, they were a powerful military force for the Faith!<br/><br/>Vorn would finally find it- a scroll from one of the last shelves, as his eyes scanned the contents, before he began.....laughing. Vorn was<i>actually </i>laughing! Vorn would hold up the scroll, before speaking up. "<b>I have to thank you Aunrae......Rest assured, you'll get your access to Arach Tinilith. You can have whatever is inside of that place.....after all..."<br/>
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"The rest of this city is <i>mine! </i>You'll be the most Powerful Priestess in the city, that I can promise you."<br/>
</b><br/>What?!<br/><br/>Vorn would open the contents and read it. "<b>This is a certificate of the birth of Amalica Xiltyn, daughter of Dread Fang of Halisstra Chakos Xiltyn.....and </b><i><b>Ash'ala Melarn, </b></i><b>Third daughter of the First Priestess of House Melarn! Name was changed to Xiltyn due to assassins hunting the mother, and is expected to be corrected at the appropriate time." </b>Vorn said, with a laugh, placing the scroll in his bag. Amalica Xiltyn was the Matron Mother of House Xiltyn when they survived their exodus from Menzoberranzan's fall! That meant that.....<br/><br/>Vorn was a survivor of House Melarn! He was a descendant of a great house! One of the ONLY descendants!<br/><br/>"<b>I thank you, and<i> House Melarn </i>will thank you as well, once we retake the city- Once it is under our control, Arach Tinilith is yours, as I promised." </b>Vorn said, the gleam in his eye burning bright. If they presented this to the Great Houses of Ust Natha, along with a reconstructing and retaken Menzoberranzan, House Melarn would be placed as the First House of the City, effectively taking it under their control! Combined with whatever secrets he was searching for in Sorcere. Vorn wasn't just driven, he was DAMNED determined to reclaim his birthright! But then there were his words and his actions from before.....<br/><br/>It was as if Lolth was guiding his every step!