"They sound like maftets," Azadei explained, and the sphinx nodded in agreement.<br/><br/>"They are rare creatures, but distantly related to me," Tetisurah explained. "I think, if they can see that I am with you, they will be far more open to receiving visitors."<br/><br/>Assuming no one else volunteered, Azadei would lead the group forward, to begin communications with the maftets. Unfortunately, not all goes well, as she apparently manages to offend them with her curse, her withered arm causing them to give a sign of warding against evil, and to react guarded and somewhat hostile, even with the sphinx there. The conversation goes poorly, and the maftets ask the party to remain away; only one of the group can approach to speak with the elder, and not 'the accursed one'.<br/><br/>Evendiss glanced at Lykos, giving a slight shrug - she certainly wasn't someone to deal with people, gently urging him forward.