The young Voivode squinted at the brilliant presence of Hafkar as he took a seat. One from the Oasis-states? Interesting. He'd studied the secrets of the fire magic there once before but the intrigues of the pyramid-cities had not been to his taste. He could be a powerful ally. As he looked around, he considered that they all good. Perhaps there was hope of unifying Raktia against the threats of Patria and Dulimbai after all, depending on how things worked out. Which brought him to Nadiya.<br/><br/>Imre could not help but feel his cock begin to harden under the knowing gaze of the Goddess. It was becoming apparent in his well-fitted pants. Imre was not a plain man. His physique was one honed by years hiking the wilderness and battling monsters from the Uncreated Night. God he might be, but also man, and he did not resist giving the Goddess and her servant long and appreciative looks. Especially when Nadiya began to play with her servant openly. It was a little hard to focus on her words, but the part of him that was a professional Curse Eater absorbed the situation neatly enough. When she finished speaking, he tore his eyes from her display long enough to look her in the eyes.<br/><br/>"Lyre's Rest is clearly a jewel of Raktia. It has long been my hope to unify my homeland, both against the threats of the monsters, and the threat of annexation by Patria or Dulimbai should the monsters be subdued. Protecting your home against these creatures would hopefully be the first step in an alliance between your lands and my own. I am a Curse Eater by profession. I am willing to assist in protecting your lands. It's what I and mine do." He considered a moment. "If you or your servants could arrange to give me all the current information on the monsters threatening you, it would help me come up with a plan of attack." He looked around. "What do you say, friends? A unity to bring down the monsters, and perhaps we shall all profit by working together?"