Each of the heroes, well-known for their deeds and abilities, had received the message. A parchment, with a wax seal<em>and</em>the personalised arcane mark of Belial, and meticulously written flowing script, detailing his desire to meet them, along with where and when. All that was said other than that, was "I have a proposition for you", and a promise not to harm them.<br/><br/>Devils are, of course, liars above all else.<br/><br/>So likely everyone was wary about it, and scouted the location beforehand. But there seemed to be no ambush, no traps, no tricks of any kind. The place was indeed just a small clearing, out of the way, the perfect environment for a secluded fight to the death, or for a deal...<br/><br/>It was then, at the scheduled time, that the apparition... appeared. A flickering, transparent image of Belial hovered in the air, gazing at each member of the team, one at a time.<br/><br/><strong>"Good, you took me seriously. Listen, I have an offer, and it's one I doubt you can refuse. Would any of you be interested in protecting an entire world from harm and becoming rich and powerful in the process?"</strong>