The secretary gulps and steps back, a little alarmed.<br/><br/>"I think I'll show you through, to the lord."<br/><br/>He leads Ancalagon up the stairs, with several other lizardfolk snickering at the half-dragon's reply to him. At the top of the stairs, he leads Ancalagon to the next room, knocking first but opening the door and walking in without waiting for a reply. Within, the lord, a large, bulky lizardman who seems fairly strong, sits upon his throne, bored. The fellow kneeling before him seemed to be telling him of some complaint, and he clearly isn't interested and is glad for the distraction.<br/><br/>"My lord, the one who defeated Shale is here to have a word with you about leadership, and the transferral thereof."