"Something ancient," he answered softly, "Something that was dead and buried long before the founding of Desidera.  He watched the building of this castle, guided the dreams of those that settled here... whispered to the founder of my line and forged a dark pact with him.  His gifts are ours to use and his strength is ours to share so long as the Parcivan line shares his hunger for suffering and ecstasy as well."<br/><br/>He paused and then added in a reverent whisper, "He is Malikai, the Lord of Pain."