"Escaped slaves don't have much of a life," Crow said after a few moments. "Take it from me and Karim here." He looked around at the others and gave a shrug. "I've heard the monks talk plenty about monsters from the past, and how evil they were. Well, I've seen plenty of things from the rich and powerful that's just as evil, to my thinking." He gave a snort of bitter laughter before continuing, gesturing towards the entrance to the chamber they were in. "Our friend the magi there being a perfect example. We weren't nothing but tools to him, and if his tools broke, well, plenty more where they came from." He looked at his larger companion and after a few seconds received a nod, one that he answered in kind. "Alright .. treat us as men and not tools, and we'll give you whatever service we can."<br/><br/>"I owe you a life," replied Bright Leopard. "If your heart is true, then I will stand with you. If not, then I will cut it out, or die in the attempt." He made an odd gesture and then spat on the ground.<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Int+Lore, 2 successes</div><div class="spoiler_body">Anyone who makes this would recognise that he has sworn a water oath. Its mainly used by the desert dwellers, but its as binding as they come.</div></div><br/>The ifrit gave a sinuous bow of her own, before speaking.<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Old Realm</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Those who bound me to guard this tomb said that my service would be ended when the rightful rulers of this land came again. I think perhaps they meant themselves, but that charge was never given to them. Long it has been since the true rightful rulers of this land stood here. This place .. these things .. were yours, and are yours.<br/><br/>My service to them is ended."</div></div><br/>