The ferret lays in Arkain's arms moaning in pain. He can easily tell the ferret been badly wounded in his fight to get here and need attention quickly. Arkain looks up at Wendy. "Yes, Wendy. Very receptive. He's been badly wounded and need immediate attention."<br/><br/>Arkain looks at Eric. "Yes, he has. What ever it is he needs to tell us must be mighty important." He gives him a reassuring smile. " Don't worry Eric. I assure you he will be just fine. " He smiles watching him take off for water.<br/><br/>He smiles seeing Gold come over to them. He stops and starts to scan the area. He can swear he senses a presence like theres someone or something near by but can't see or smell anyone. Hes sure he imagining it and ignores it.<br/><br/>The guard opens his eyes and grabs Crystal's arm. He coughs up some blood.  "I am Denil of the Royal Guards. We had almost given up hope of finding you alive. You are in great danger. Dark times have fallen on the homeland. The castle has been captured by the evil Lord Xeron. He has the Gem of Dark Powers . He found the spell to release the succubus trapped inside the gem. He has sent the Succubus along with his army to find you. The troops have been unable to stop them. Under the Succubus' protection they are marching unstopped town by town tearing them apart searching for you taking anyone left alive prisoner. You can't let him find you." The ferret drops back into Arkain's arms exhausted unable to say any more.