Lykos is brought to the group's elder, though a pair of guards stand nearby, warily. The elder introduces himself as Erayu, clearly an aged maftet; his hair is white, his fur is streaked with gray, and his wing feathers are tipped with white, but he still carries himself with an inner strength. He growls softly, as Lykos explains his problem, pausing and considering hard, before replying.<br/><br/>“Until recently, my people lived in the shadow of the Sightless Sphinx. Circumstances drove us from our homes, which have now fallen into the clutches of evil. I am loath to direct you to the Sphinx without knowing more about you. Not only is it a place of danger, but you could unknowingly do great harm. I regret I cannot say more until I am reassured of your abilities. Would you be willing to provide a service to us in exchange for information on the Sightless Sphinx?”