<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1e/90790d3fc7c1595c9d2f0444e19b2939.jpg)</div>The flames in the brazier flared upwards, forming into a humanoid shape that stepped from the brazier into the tomb itself. They seemed to coalesce, dimming from flame to flesh, and forming a woman who stood close to 8 feet tall. Only her hair still burned, waving as she turned to look at each of the party in turn.<br/><br/>That done she turned towards Sage, levelling a spear of some kind at him before speaking. Those who understood Old Realm would be able to hear her words.<div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Old Realm</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Arrogance and insolence. An intriguing combination, but not unexpected amongst thieves. Why you have chosen to come here is irrelevant. That you tell me you seek to despoil this place, and expect to somehow bargain for the right to do so .."</div></div>Her head shakes and a harsh laugh bubbles from her throat.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Old Realm</div><div class="spoiler_body">"All mortals die, sooner or later. That is what it is to be mortal. Distasteful as this is, my duty is clear. Tell your companions to line up here, and I will grant them the mercy of a quick death."</div></div>The spear moved to point at the floor near her as she finished.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Int + Occult or Lore - 1 success</div><div class="spoiler_body">From her appearance, this is likely to be an ifrit. There are plenty of stories of them around here, the main takeaway being you really don't want to mess with them. </div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Int + Occult or Lore - 2 success</div><div class="spoiler_body">The stories also say that they tend to be very good at whatever they do. Warrior ifrits are known for being honourable and merciful, and they can be bargained with if one shows the appropriate respect </div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Int + Occult or Lore - 3 success</div><div class="spoiler_body">They like challenges, and being summoned to guard a hidden tomb isn't exactly a challenge. They're likely to be unhappy with this duty, but unless the duty is fulfilled in accordance with the terms of their summoning, they're stuck with it. In all likelihood, they would find this an insulting waste of their ability.</div></div>