"You might call me a linguist," Serlya responded, "and it is a much more precise language than the crude tongue of Man. Of all the tongues I know, it seemed the most appropriate to address you in." She adopted a slight slouch, her hand on her hip, drawing attention to the many-compartmented pouch on her belt. "As for who you are, a maiden would be of no interest. My name is Serlya Slipblade," she said, a quirk in her tone suggesting that the elf's threat was of minimal concern. "Although a more accurate translation, if you'll pardon my use of your language, might be Serlya Tiakiyn."<br/><br/><br/>Tiakiyn is an Elvish name that means "One Who Brings Silence to Magic."