"I'll forgive the insult for now, since you do not know what you say.  This is neither the time nor the place for a long lecture on the state of the world, but suffice it to say, those not in my care will die.  I could release your mother and sisters if you wished, but they would simply meet the same fate as your father, if not a worse one."<br/><br/>The man knelt down to look the elf level in the eyes.<br/><br/>"Look into my eyes.  There is no deception here."