A dark lesson.

Taking pleasure in the willing flesh of Nisa was nice but there would be time for that, and much more, later. There was work to be done. Roland and his brother stood motionless with their white eyes in the entrance chamber. "Go with Nisa. She will show you the wagon outside. Take it to your old home and retrieve anything of value." You instructed the mindless servants, glancing momentarily to Nisa. "And bring back a bed while you are at it." You add before the trio makes their way to the exit. Feeling out for the beast with your mind, you can sense it in the tunnels below guarding a lone room in the darkness. You gather a lantern from your supplies still cluttering the entrance chamber and make your way downwards into the labyrinth.

Moments later you come upon the beast and enter the room. The blond woman cowering on the floor unsure of her surroundings. Her clothes are simple and slightly torn from her earlier tussle with the beast. Whispy strands of hair hanging in her face. A few abyssal words bring the lantern flickering to life. The woman jumps with shock seeing her surroundings for the first time as she cautiously backs away from you. "Wha... What are you going to do with me? Where is the rest of my family?" She asks, eyes focusing on you but occasionally glancing to the beast.

"Well, that depends on you." Trying to answer in a friendly tone. "So far, you have been very loyal. You came with us willingly. You have remained in your room as instructed. These actions deserve a reward." You smile as you slowly reach out to her. She flinches at first but allows you to touch her and wipe away some of the violet fluid still staining her cheek. "I will leave you the lantern so you are not alone in the dark. Continue to behave and no harm will come to you."

"What is that?" She nods to the best.

"My pet? That is the beast of Zporaflor. A sort of representative of my mistress." You answer.

"What does it do?" Her question more of curiosity than fear.

"Many things really. The limits of its power not fully known, even to myself. It was gifted to me by Grevakhnu to spread her teachings." You continue your lecture.

"No... I... What did it do to me? To my body." She clarifies her question.

"Oh, nothing too lasting. It simply took pleasure in your flesh." You smile. "It's powers are drawn from both lust and desire." The woman is silent as she ponders your words. "I can see you have much to think about. I will leave you to it." You turn to leave but are interrupted before exiting.

"Who is Grevakhnu?" The blond woman calls out to you and a wicked grin begins to grow on your face.

"What is your name?" You head cocks to one side as you ask her.

"Madlen... My name is Madlen." She stammers.

"My mistress Grevakhnu, mother of the abyss. She grants us the power to see her will done and teaches that pleasure is holy, Madlen. That the flesh is divine." You step closer to her as she listens to your words. "That a woman's womb is a miracle ready to be blessed." You gently place a hand on her stomach and she looks down to regard her own. "Have you ever wanted more from life? To do more than toil away on a farm?" Her eyes raise to meet yours. "Grevakhnu could grant you this. With her power, you could be granted a new life. One of both pleasure and status." Madlen looks at you with curiosity, your words clearly swirling in her head. "I know you have been through a lot this evening. I will have some food brought down to you. Perhaps it is best if you get some rest and think about what you want for your life." You turn and exit the room, leaving her to think about what you have said.

You aren't waiting long before the return of Nisa and the two white eyed thralls. The demonic woman directs them as they bring in chests of their former belongings. "They didn't own much of value only some silver and modest furnishings." She reports. "They also owned a furnace for blowing glass but it was too large to move."

"Excellent work as always Nisa." She smiles at your praise before returning to direct the two men further. You watch as they haul in the wooden framing of a large bed. "Perfect." You think to yourself as they carry it down to your chamber. Its trappings far from grand but the prospect for no longer sleeping on the stone floor please you. "Nisa, take Madlen some food and one of our bedrolls." You tell the girl.

"What of the bound girl?" She asks.

"I will deal with her myself." You say turning to leave.