(https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.d20.io/images/6963424/O-nkR_aL9gAGCTC7sdvtVQ/med.jpg?1420295428)<br/><br/>If the flirtatious elf’s behavior odd for her kind, Zillah gave no indication.  Other cultures could be hard to define and understand.<br/><br/>“You have missed little lady gnome.  The tower was constructed a century and a half ago with the intention of drawing the life force of the creatures it captures.  It would do this with unnatural creatures or keyed to draw in creatures that were particularly dangerous.  But now, it’s drawing every mind towards it.  It has changed since its last activation.  I do not know if someone has activated the tower or if the magical enchantments have broken down through the passage of time.  Had I known, I would have sought help sooner.  I do not wish to give any illusion but the danger is an unknown quality.  You are not the first I have sought aid.  Others were sent to investigate nearly a month ago.  They ventured in but never returned.  I can lead you there but I do not wish to venture near it or inside.  Whatever you find inside is yours to take though I do not know what that may be.  Perhaps things of great treasure.  Perhaps nothing of value.  The others were able to enter through the entrance so I assume that you can enter the same way.  I warn you that the front door is trapped with a blade that swung when it was opened.  The others learned that the hard way before bypassing it.  I only care for the tower to be deactivated for now and any information you can find.  I am aware that adventurers do not come cheaply, especially with such dangers.  The food and drink are available to you for merely listening.  I offer ten gold to each of you up front to purchase supplies and another hundred upon completion.  Does that sound fair?”<br/><br/>Each person had to weigh this against the dangers of a magical nature that had already claimed another group.