"Karren and Karrie weren't my first, they were recent, they're only... not even thirty Human years old? I've been losing mates and children for hundreds of years. If you couldn't fight her how am I supposed to defend your daughter? I don't have any magic, all I can do is throw a heavy punch. She's a Vrykul, they're ancestors of the humans. I don't know any of the details, but they're the first humans. Or she used to be, at any rate, if she is as you say then I highly doubt she's bound to a mortal form. I can sense your power and if it was worthless that means there's nothing I can do for your daughter or our family. And despite your opinion of me I will fight to the death to defend you and Rayne, just as I would anyone else in this household." Bayne pulled the splinters from her hand and shook her head. "I've been dreaming of this woman long before I started having children, I was young when I first started to see a cloaked figure. As I matured I began to see her face through the shadows. I don't have any allies to call on for help, your... burned bridges with Ophidian extended to most of the family."<br/><br/>Naza looked up at Susan and whined softly, holding up the stolen papers for her.<span style="color: blue">"My Mistress is..."</span>She took Susan's hand and let her feel a direct link to The'kal's suffering.<span style="color: blue">"I need to find books so we can help her but I can't read and- and the one who can can only read a little bit of Common. We have to help her and needs books to tell us how. Please help me!"</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>