The Nixie swam into the depths of her pool.  She lingered in the darkness of the water at the very deepest depth, and then she emerged, holding in her hand a vial that contained in it the blessed water.  She rose from her pool, approached the dhampir, and the trade was performed: the vial for the ring.<br/><br/>Kalem stood upright and looked towards the distance.  He narrowed his eyes and drew his kukri once more.<br/><br/>There was a movement at the edge of the clearing, and from thence appeared Nirashi, the tall elf with white hair, her arms up.<br/><br/>"Mercy," the priestess said.  "Please have mercy on me, sir.  I do not wish to lie in the same grave as the wizard."<br/><br/>(https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.enjin.com/434822/modules/forum/attachments/38d8c882032a677d50f57a552794b3f6_1532999418.jpg)<br/><br/>