"I am the family head. What I says goes. I'm the strongest sorcerer in the family's history. Solomon Kane wasn't one but he brought something into the bloodline. And I get even more power from the other side of the family." She made a face. "I'm the last direct linear descendant of Solomon Kane. The family fortunes hinge on my soul, part of a powerful pact that Kane set in motion."<br/><br/>She sighs as she ponders how much to tell. "You've got the fire and will to understand the Art. That was why I showed you the first steps into a wider world Abby. You are on the edge of the true world, the mix of shadows and light that not everyone can see. I will do my best to protect you and Jack but I think once you step into the world we're about to enter, you will always be touched by it. Hence my offer to teach you enough to protect yourself from what might come."