Verzanth listened to the concerns of her new pet patiently, stretching her massive form within the confines of the cave as she pondered her response, holding back on the desire to simply kill the impudent little welp for daring to question her wisdom. Even with the flattery the sorcerer used, it was clear that they did not see the wisdom behind her words. It was a foolish notion.<br/><br/>"My dear little morsel, do you think me a fool? I have seen how you fared against a dragon once already, and I know you are not capable of overcoming one alone. I would not send you to your death, when I could make things so much more entertaining here. No, you will simply need to trust my instincts on this matter. I have a plan in mind, and it will work flawlessly, with but a small effort from you. You see, the beauty of these relics is that they are protean in nature, changing and shifting throughout the ages. Let me show you."<br/><br/>With a flick of her tongue, the dragon pulled the ring from her pets hand, the long sinuous limb wrapping around the tiefling's digit, and easily prying the magic item from them. In the dragon's grip, the ring grew larger, matching her stature, and transforming it's style to match. The dragon played with the ring for a moment, running it across her talons, and then dropped it unceremoniously across Belial's shoulders, so that when it reduced in size, the ring was now a collar.<br/><br/>"You see? Magic responds to like. Those who own the artifacts now, are not the same as those that once forged it. Your first artifact, as an example, was forged by a great white dragon. It's current owner though, is a haughty high elf, who thinks it a simple bauble, a shiny diamond necklace that she parades about in the high court of her city wearing. An easy thing to take, if one has cunning, and appropriate allies. I will furnish you with an adequate sum, some three hundred gold, and then you may see to what accomplices you wish. I should think a thief of some variety would benefit you. Oh, and please do enjoy the fare. This meal is more valuable than you could possibly imagine."