"Why? Because your soul has strength." The drow replied, smiling as she looked over her shoulder at the figure on the dias, then bowed toward it. Only then did she turn back to Erel to continue. "Eight lives, Ereleyl'dan. Eight times has She entrusted you to the cycle of reincarnation. Eight times has She<em>foregone</em>making use of your soul. For She foresaw that she would have use for you. She has allowed your soul to grow in strength, for it to be forged in the anvil of Golarion's trials. And now, She has need of you. But shall you rise to Her expectations? That is another question entirely."