Kahina - The Nest<br/>Eagerly listening to her tale, Arlia seems empathic to her past. She quickly responds as Kachina finishes her story.<br/><strong>"You remind me of my youth. I too found power only through the arcane, but after I was introduced to the Savored Sting I took up her cause."</strong>, The madame explains.<br/>She left little room for a reply before happily continuing. Every fervant word was spoken in certainty.<br/><strong>"It could be of no coincidence for you to have travelled here and found work with me. Calistria herself must have seen to it, I'm sure of it. Together my dear, you an I shall prosper. We could bask in wealth and glory. All with an entire throng of servants and admirers to meet our every pleasure and comfort. If that is what you seek."</strong><br/><hr/>Sigmund & Zev - Stingard<br/>After a long ride back through whipping gusts and a torrent of rain, the two return to Stingard. Both are allowed inside without incident from the posted guards. By now night had creeped upon the city, the streets dank and bare, except for the occasional town watch. The harsh bitterness of the inclement evening had soaked the two to the core with a tiring numbness. The desire for warm, dry shelter grows stronger by the minute.