Katrina snorts. "Become part of the guard? For<em>him?</em>Are you daft, or just new here? I'd sooner work in his harem, than work in his guard," she says, spitting at the mention of his harem. "Not a chance... I value my freedom. No, what I want is his sword, the Desert Wind. It's said to be a legendary blade of pure fire, forged in the heart of the elemental planes."<br/><br/>(Since Draiss immediately passes the Lore check; it's a +4 Brilliant Energy Fiery Burst Scimitar, that, as part of the 'brilliant energy' property, can convert all damage to fire damage, and grants the wielder a +1 bonus to the effect of all Desert Wind maneuvers.)<br/><br/><em>So, you want us by your side, just to look pretty, but all as a guise to trick the emperor? Mmm, can't say I object, too much. I, on the alternate side, do object. I will not be displayed as a common... trollop! I am a loremaster, and will only appear as such.</em>