There was indeed an old woman here, among others. He would have to remember to instruct his messengers to be more forthcoming with certain details in the future given the things that lurked nearby in the forest. He had sent men ahead to guard as a gesture of respect, but it was obvious that it was pointless. Of course she had protection of her own, she could not survive out here otherwise.<br/><br/>The fact that she knew his name and gave him none was unimportant. Those weak in faith would question all they see around them, and would likely cost many their lives out of the fear that such a woman would stir in them. Thane felt no such fear, how could he? She was a gift from his god and he listened to her counsel carefully before speaking.<br/><br/>“Yesterday I would have had your lying tongue pulled from your lips and fed to dogs for wasting my time with fanciful tales.” he said. It was not a threat, it was simply a fact and he returned her gaze with the one of a man who is absolutely certain of the rightness of his cause. “But that was yesterday. Tell me of these beasts. More importantly, tell me how they can be put to use. As you have observed, I have neither the time nor the inclination to chase after monsters who won’t dig where they are told.”