Malice's ServantThe den you have found yourself in is filled with heady smoke, and the walls are lined with living shadows. The centre of attention is a snake-like xenos. He is engaged in conversation with a pale, harried-looking Drukhari and pays you no mind, much like everyone else in here.
Entry point 2 of 9
Malice's ServantWasting no time, you approach the scaled ringleader of this rabble.
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."
Malice's Servant"Why should I?" Malice looks at you with contempt. "The convector's fixed already. What's the point in me helping you?"
Malice's ServantThe little strength you had left in your body has run out. You collapse to the floor, and the darkness that nearly extinguished your mind permanently envelops your vision once more.
Malice's ServantThrough the drumbeat of your heart, you hear Malice's voice from somewhere far away: "Fine, patch up the humanling. He/She's proven to be more useful than the rest of you put together."
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YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"
Malice's ServantHis serpentine head turns to you with inhuman fluidity, his forked tongue tasting the air. "I am Malice. You are an inconvenience. Get lost, or you'll find out how Malice deals with inconveniences, humanling."
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."
Malice's Servant"What makes you think I care? No — don't answer. I don't care what makes you think that."
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]
Malice's ServantBefore anyone can react, you seize the scaled xenos's companion and sink your teeth into her neck. A pop — and a fountain of scarlet blood gushes over your face, while the Drukhari gurgles in astonishment. You greedily gulp down the hot red liquid, staring into Malice's eyes, and you sense warmth spreading euphorically through your body.
Malice's ServantMalice watches spellbound, frozen like a small animal that has sighted a predator. Try as he may to hide it, you can sense the fear rolling off him in waves. When you have slaked your thirst, he slowly says, "You are one sick bastard/twisted bitch. What do you want?"
YOU"I wish to return to my domain in the Koronus Expanse."
Malice's Servant"Ha! Many dream of that... And how do you imagine that would work? You think I'm going to take you there in my voidship? I don't have one."
YOU"I wish to return to my domain in the Koronus Expanse."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I need a healer."
Malice's Servant"And what will you give me in return?"
YOU"I wish to return to my domain in the Koronus Expanse."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I need a healer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall discuss this later..."
Malice's ServantThe little strength you had left in your body has run out. You collapse to the floor, and the darkness that nearly extinguished your mind permanently envelops your vision once more.
Malice's ServantThrough the drumbeat of your heart, you hear Malice's voice from somewhere far away: "Patch up the humanling. He/She has character. I like those ones."
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YOU[Shoot him] "I shall take all that I need myself."
Malice's ServantWith a menacing hiss, the xenos says grimly, "You thought that would be enough to kill me?"
Malice's ServantYou watch in detached surprise as drops of something red spray slowly through the air. Is that your blood? The clawed hand that has sliced open your throat leaves behind a crimson trail. Surprise is the last emotion you feel before your consciousness goes dark for good.
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YOU"We shall discuss this later..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot him] "I shall take all that I need myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I need a healer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall discuss this later..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot him] "I shall take all that I need myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."
Malice's Servant"You have nothing. Don't waste my time." The xenos keeps his attention focused on the Drukhari, but his scaled fingers holding an elegant-looking injector clench in displeasure. He speaks slowly and indolently like a snake about to enter brumation.
YOU"I have power. I can make you rich."
Malice's ServantThe xenos's casual tone is full of contempt. "This place does not believe in promises, humanling. Commorragh believes only in strength and spilt blood. You have spilt plenty of your own blood on my floor, and I see no strength in you."
YOU"I have power. I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will render valuable services in exchange for assistance."
Malice's Servant"What use could you be to me...?" The xenos yawns sleepily, his mouth opening disproportionately wide. "But if you want to serve, I have a task for you. The den's temperature is controlled by an atmospheric convector. The scavenger who sold it to me forgot to mention that it was faulty. Unfortunately for him, he was unable to repair it. Now the scavenger is dead, and I have to suffer the discomfort."
Malice's Servant"My race is cold-blooded. We like our nests warm. None of my gang have a knack for hardware, so if you can fix the convector, I'll take pity on you." Smug and mocking, Malice stares at you unblinkingly.
YOU"I shall take care of the problem."
Malice's Servant"Hurry. Looking at your wounds, you don't have long to get the job done."
YOU"I have power. I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will render valuable services in exchange for assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot the Drukhari in the head] "Is there a problem with your hearing? I come to you with a business proposition."
YOU[Grab the injector from his hands and use it on yourself] "I need this more than you do, serpent."
Malice's ServantWhatever you just injected into your body, it has not done it any good — you feel as if you are engulfed in flames, and every muscle is cramping as if struck by lightning.
Malice's ServantYou clench your teeth and endure the torment without making a sound. You have had worse. You have known pain that was far more harrowing and dismaying.
Malice's Servant"That was an agent that we Sslyth inject to protect ourselves from the cold. I can only guess what it's doing to your bloodstream right now... But I am impressed by your fortitude — and your limitless nerve. What do you want from me?"
YOU"I wish to return to my domain in the Koronus Expanse."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I need a healer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall discuss this later..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot him] "I shall take all that I need myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."
Malice's ServantHe gestures with his fingers imperiously, as if dismissing you. The motion is slow and full of sweet sluggishness.
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"
Malice's ServantHe casts a sidelong glance at you and says sceptically, "Not for you, by the looks of it."
YOU"What do you mean? I am perfectly well!"
Malice's ServantThe xenos's eyes start flickering hypnotically. You sense a subtle, unhealthy curiosity in his tone as he points at your wounds: "You are bleeding like a butchered carcass. Are you in pain?"
YOU[Smile] "Pain? I relish pain! It is my betrothed in this accursed world!"
Malice's ServantThe xenos stares at you with a hungry look in his eyes. "Prove it."
YOU"How?"
Malice's ServantJudging by his pleased expression, the xenos is enjoying himself. "Hurt yourself. Now."
YOU"How?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sink your fingers into your wounds]
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"
Malice's ServantWith a menacing hiss, the xenos says grimly, "You thought that would be enough to kill me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will do no such thing."
Malice's ServantMalice's eyes flash with menace and he says mockingly, "Here, I'll help you."
Malice's ServantYou watch in detached surprise as drops of something red spray slowly through the air. Is that your blood? The clawed hand that has sliced open your throat leaves behind a crimson trail. Surprise is the last emotion you feel before your consciousness goes dark for good.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Sink your fingers into your wounds]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will do no such thing."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"A great deal, I must say. I could do with some bandages."
Malice's ServantHe does not hide his disappointment. "Talk, talk, talk. That's all you pathetic humanlings are good for."
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"
Malice's ServantHe responds in a mocking yet satisfied tone, "You beg? Go ahead, show me. I like it when they grovel before me."
YOU[Get on your knees] "Please! I need help."
Malice's ServantThe xenos is now staring at you intently, his gaze depraved. "More."
YOU"I humbly beg your indulgence!"
Malice's ServantNarrowing his eyes in satisfaction, Malice growls, "A little more."
YOU"I beseech you, O mighty Malice, grant me salvation!"
Malice's ServantThe little strength you had left in your body has run out. You collapse to the floor, and the darkness that nearly extinguished your mind permanently envelops your vision once more.
Malice's ServantThrough the drumbeat of your heart, you hear Malice's voice from somewhere far away: "Patch up the humanling. His/Her pleas have amused me."
YOU"I beseech you, O mighty Malice, grant me salvation!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"No, that will do."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enough. I will crawl before you no longer."
Malice's ServantThere is a bloodthirsty flash in Malice's eyes as he says, "You shouldn't have stopped. I have acquired a taste for your pleading. If I wish to hear you plead, you will plead."
Malice's ServantYou watch in detached surprise as drops of something red spray slowly through the air. Is that your blood? The clawed hand that has sliced open your throat leaves behind a crimson trail. Surprise is the last emotion you feel before your consciousness goes dark for good.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Enough. I will crawl before you no longer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I believe kneeling before you should suffice."
Malice's ServantMalice hisses in disappointment. "You have been interesting for a pitifully short time, humanling. Do not displease me again. I detest fickleness."
YOU"I humbly beg your indulgence!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I believe kneeling before you should suffice."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not a chance."
Malice's ServantHis expression changes to that of lazy annoyance and he brushes you off half-heartedly. "Then go and die on your own. Killing you would be too boring."
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"
Malice's Servant"Oh, yes. Be my guest."
YOU[Get on your knees] "Please! I need help."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Not a chance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I think I shall decline after all."
Malice's ServantHis tail coils into a tight spring in irritation. "I grow tired of your dithering, humanling."
Malice's ServantYou watch in detached surprise as drops of something red spray slowly through the air. Is that your blood? The clawed hand that has sliced open your throat leaves behind a crimson trail. Surprise is the last emotion you feel before your consciousness goes dark for good.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]
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YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I think I shall decline after all."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You are right. I could use the services of a healer."
Malice's Servant"So go and look for them elsewhere."
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I am up to the task, but... you are just mocking me, aren't you, by giving me this grubby little job?"
Malice's Servant"Why shouldn't I? I'm allowed to enjoy myself. Or perhaps it's just that I don't believe you're capable of anything more."
YOU"I have power. I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will render valuable services in exchange for assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot the Drukhari in the head] "Is there a problem with your hearing? I come to you with a business proposition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Grab the injector from his hands and use it on yourself] "I need this more than you do, serpent."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"This is beneath my dignity."
Malice's Servant"Then you can use your pride to bandage your wounds, and plug up the holes in your hide with honour."
YOU"I have power. I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will render valuable services in exchange for assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot the Drukhari in the head] "Is there a problem with your hearing? I come to you with a business proposition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Grab the injector from his hands and use it on yourself] "I need this more than you do, serpent."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Perhaps I will seek another way to win your favour."
Malice's Servant"Will you, now? Going to pin your hopes on my good and gentle nature, famed throughout the Chasm?"
YOU"I have power. I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will render valuable services in exchange for assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot the Drukhari in the head] "Is there a problem with your hearing? I come to you with a business proposition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Grab the injector from his hands and use it on yourself] "I need this more than you do, serpent."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot the Drukhari in the head] "Is there a problem with your hearing? I come to you with a business proposition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Grab the injector from his hands and use it on yourself] "I need this more than you do, serpent."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I will render valuable services in exchange for assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot the Drukhari in the head] "Is there a problem with your hearing? I come to you with a business proposition."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Grab the injector from his hands and use it on yourself] "I need this more than you do, serpent."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
Malice's ServantThe xenos is clearly more comfortable now — the sleepy torpor induced by the low temperature has been replaced with the languid ease of an undisputed leader in his element.
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 3 of 9
Malice's ServantYou give this self-destructive performance your best effort, but the xenos's face sours as he watches you. "Stop. Your laughter is insincere. You don't know pain and you don't enjoy it. You're just pretending."
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 4 of 9
Malice's ServantEveryone gathered here is armed. They all bear scars, and some even have fresh wounds. You notice a few humans among the xenos. They clamour in a mishmash of tongues, and their laughter rings with lunacy and bloodlust. The air is thick with an all-pervading sense of doom.
YOU[Survey the room]
YOU[Observe the scaled xenos]
Malice's ServantThe leader of this gang is powerfully built — his scaled hide is reinforced with engraved metal in several spots. His long tail coils around and around as his snake-like head sways gently from side to side — the xenos is enjoying a state of blissful relaxation. His companion, the gaunt Drukhari, is looking at him obsequiously. Her entire body is adorned with hundreds of embedded steel beads and thousands of red injector marks.
YOU[Survey the room]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Observe the scaled xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the leader] "May we speak?"
Malice's ServantThe snake-like xenos either fails to notice your presence or is simply ignoring you. Iridescent eyelid membranes slide over his eyes, momentarily shuttering them — no doubt a telling look among his kind.
Malice's ServantWithout deigning to look at you, the cadaverous Drukhari mutters, "Malice wants you to disappear, pathetic whelp."
YOU"The convector has been repaired. Help me."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the scaled xenos] "You are Malice, I take it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I require aid. I am wounded."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Tear out the Drukhari's throat and start drinking her blood]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I can pay you handsomely for your assistance."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Lovely day we're having, isn't it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Help me, I beg of you!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Does the offer to grovel at your feet in exchange for help still stand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "Die, heinous beast!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Step away from the xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the leader] "May we speak?"continues where this line first appears above
Malice's ServantYour trained eye does not fail to notice that virtually everyone in this place is under the influence of some substance or other, and powerful ones at that. It seems you have wound up in a narcotics den.
YOU[Survey the room]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Observe the scaled xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the leader] "May we speak?"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 5 of 9
Malice's ServantThe Drukhari's head shatters, and some of the scraps stick to the snake-like xenos's face. You now have his undivided attention — and that of everyone else in the room.
Malice's ServantThe xenos's idle apathy drops in an instant, his tail coils as he readies himself to strike, but... he freezes. His eyes are transfixed on the barrel of the pistol aimed at his face. With a satisfied hiss, he says, "I respect the fearless. What do you want?"
YOU"I wish to return to my domain in the Koronus Expanse."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I need a healer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"We shall discuss this later..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Shoot him] "I shall take all that I need myself."continues where this line first appears above
Malice's ServantThe xenos's idle apathy drops in an instant, and his tail coils as he readies himself to strike. You try to anticipate his attack with a pistol shot, but he is too quick.
Malice's ServantYou watch in detached surprise as drops of something red spray slowly through the air. Is that your blood? The clawed hand that has sliced open your throat leaves behind a crimson trail. Surprise is the last emotion you feel before your consciousness goes dark for good.continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 6 of 9
Malice's ServantThis particular breed of abominable xenos is unfamiliar to you, but its appearance alone speaks of a vicious nature and inborn wickedness.
YOU[Survey the room]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Observe the scaled xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the leader] "May we speak?"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 7 of 9
Malice's ServantThe xenos hisses his approval as you squeeze and mangle your own flesh. While the pain is unbearable at first, you grow more and more accustomed to it, and you begin to find it... sweet? You feel your blood pounding in your ears, you hear the xenos's cackling... and your own.
Malice's ServantThe little strength you had left in your body has run out. You collapse to the floor, and the darkness that nearly extinguished your mind permanently envelops your vision once more.continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 8 of 9
Malice's ServantWhatever you just injected into your body, it has not done it any good — you feel as if you are engulfed in flames, and every muscle is cramping as if struck by lightning.
Malice's ServantBut you will yourself to maintain your composure instead of dropping to the floor to roll around howling in pain.
Malice's Servant"That was an agent that we Sslyth inject to protect ourselves from the cold. I can only guess what it's doing to your bloodstream right now... But I am impressed by your fortitude — and your limitless nerve. What do you want from me?"continues where this line first appears above
Malice's ServantYour knees buckle, and you fall. A shrieking cry of agony erupts from your throat.
Malice's Servant"That was an agent that we Sslyth inject to protect ourselves from the cold. But I can only guess what it's doing to your body right now. I suppose whatever happens now can be considered an act of mercy."
Malice's ServantYou watch in detached surprise as drops of something red spray slowly through the air. Is that your blood? The clawed hand that has sliced open your throat leaves behind a crimson trail. Surprise is the last emotion you feel before your consciousness goes dark for good.continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 9 of 9
Malice's ServantYou have heard of this breed of xenos — the Sslyth. These creatures can often be found in the entourages of powerful Drukhari lords, where they serve as bodyguards and champions. They are just as depraved and vicious as their masters, but theirs is a more primitive intellect and they are driven by baser needs.
YOU[Survey the room]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Observe the scaled xenos]continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Address the leader] "May we speak?"continues where this line first appears above