Nirael considered what they had just learned in a careful manner. It was apparent there was fair share of trust for Lunari to be willing to reveal something like this, it felt like they were being given information that normally no human could expect to gain access among these elves. Of course, he didn't enjoy the thought of aggressive, and bold kobolds trying to prey upon the people here. The thought of those scaled thugs attacking the elves had him wonder what had brought up such aggression and drive among them though. It could be worth investigating later on, and fixing it should help prove his intensions towards the people here were friendly. Of course, given the fact they were fleeing from a fiend would mean they had to focus first on resolving that matter so that they wouldn't just pile up troubles on the elves here.<br/><br/><strong>"Once the issue with the fiend has been dealt with, I think it would be fair to see about the kobolds in this area. If they are that aggressive and driven it could be best to take action before they can carry out whatever little plans they have made. Still, I think we need to resolve the matter with the fiend first so as to not get caught up with too many irons in the fire, unprepared to resolve any one of those issues and thus unable to resolve any of them in a successful manner."</strong>Rubbing his chin, Nirael seemed serious about his statement, wanting to offer his aid but nonetheless having to consider the other things they had ahead.<br/><br/><strong>"As for the 'culling', I am at a loss at what might be behind the events that took place, but I would imagine its not a matter open to discussion usually. I am grateful you show your trust in us by revealing this, and I'll keep my tongue in check about this. Still, I hope they are willing to overlook my race when faced with our goals and actions."</strong>He let out a short sight, considering the matter about continuing or camping out for the night. Looking over at Lunari at the time, he smiled slightly and spoke in a serious fashion.<strong>"I can imagine you will be busy for a while, but I hope you will return to finish this matter with me. The fiend must fall for your father's work to be completed about the key, or as 'completed' as it can be for the time being. I will guard it, once it is whole, but prior to that we'll have to deal with the foe there is."</strong>Shrugging faintly, he let out a long sigh.<br/><br/><strong>"I've been a bit of a wanderer, my few magical possessions paid for the spell to carry us closer to our destination in a hurry, and once the matter with the fiend reaches its conclusion, it'll be curious to see where I'll end. I imagine we'll see one another still, but I suppose it will be abit of time before that happens once we reach our destination."</strong>He crossed his arms, frowning faintly and drawing a long breath before sighing loudly.<strong>"While I would dearly cherish another night with the fine company here, I think it would be wise to press on. If you believe there is something we must learn before we reach the village I will listen along the way, camping out would let us focus on that but it will still be possible for the fiend to get a lead on our direction, and if he chased after your father and yourself before, he may well be aware where to look for us when he gets the heading."</strong>He winced.<strong>"I can only hope that we'll all have time later on."</strong>He spoke in a serious voice, though less than pleased look on his face.<br/><br/><strong>"Any man would be glad to rest in this fine company, but we've potentially brought the fiend on our trail towards the village as well. It'd be best to let them know, and for us to start our preparations to find out what your father may have known to help us in this, and what we can do to hinder the fiend's attempts."</strong>He reached within his clothes to pull out the piece, gazing at it thoughtfully and holding it on his palm, a brief wonder on his mind. Such a small piece, and yet so much value lay hidden within it seemed. Enough for the fiend to kill people to get it, to plot and plan, and chase after it devoting this much time, transcending an elf's lifetime in the hunt.