The True Power

Left alone she had a chance to look around, the large pool was surrounded by a white marble walkway, three huge black columns to either side, torches burnt on the walls and at the far end two large and elaborate doors seemed to be the main entrance.

Near the table she had been massaged on another smaller one sat against the wall, two intricate decanters stood tall on the table with a tray between holding breads, fruit and cooked meats, she couldnt worry about whether they were poisoned or not her stomach demanded to eat, each piece she tried was cooked to perfection and had the most incredible flavours, one decanter held water which was a blessing to her parched throat, the other Celene green, how a wine of the elves managed to be here she dared not guess.

The bath and now eating did a lot to make her feel more herself, but the nagging fear that she was still a captive was still there and she had no idea of the fate of her friends, she was about to try the door she had entered by when she heard the huge double doors open at the end to reveal the stuff of nightmares.

Eight foot tall the creature entered, a grim smile on its elegant features, from the waist up it was a beautiful woman, albeit it with six arms, but from the waist down it was an enormous serpent, Jana dared not guess its true size as it slithered across the marble towards her ..

"Mortal cower in terror at the sight of Unhath, destroyer of legions"

Jana did her best but her legs trembled at the sight of the greater demon, she had heard tales of the six armed fiends and knew how outclassed she was, her head dropped not wanting to look at the fell creature.

A clawed finger lifted her chin, the things face so close as it studied Jana's face and body, a cruel smile crossed her face before Unhath began to laugh ...

"Oh he will like you little one.." she let go of her chin and motioned to the open double doors "Hurry mortal he awaits your pleasure, don't keep him waiting... one of your friends made that mistake..." more laughter followed as Jana strode cautiously to the open doors.

Entering the room the doors closed behind her, once more the room was white mable walls and floors with six large columns in two rows of three , each set caused a alcoved walkway to either side that stayed in shadow. The centre of the room was dominated by a large circular bed covered in the finest black silks and furs. At the end of the room was a large gold and platinum frame, it held no picture just the purest darkness, it made Jana shiver the longer she looked at it.

She seemed to be alone , the door wouldnt budge when she tried it so she walked further into the room..

"You look exquisite my dear.." the voice echoed around the room , powerful and velvety just his tone made her spine tingle, something large moved in the shadowy alcove , Jana turned and backed away almost falling back on the bed.

The first thing she saw were his burning emerald eyes, as he appeared from the shadow she gasped, her blood ran like ice as the eight foot fiend walked towardd her. He seemed carved from obsidian, his chest broad and muscular, powerful thighs led to reverse equine like knees but still he walked with a captivating grace, his face was worst of all he was impossibly noble and handsome.... perfect even.

Six horns crowned his head, and if she could have looked from his face six digits on each and and foot, he was naked apart from a white loin cloth that hung low on his hips that did little to hide the large shape beneath. Jana could feel the terror, feel the age of the creature before her, a dread feeling ran through her as he spoke.

"I am Graz'zt, lord of Azzagrat and you, well you are my guest.."